For those looking to tantalize their taste buds with a flavorful and aromatic dish, look no further than the delectable combination of chicken and rice in a tantalizing scallion ginger sauce. This culinary masterpiece will take you on a journey of flavors, leaving you with a lasting impression. With a perfect blend of savory chicken, fluffy rice, and a vibrant sauce bursting with scallion and ginger, this dish is sure to satisfy even the most discerning palate.
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CHICKEN AND RICE WITH SCALLION-GINGER SAUCE
Chicken and rice is a favorite combination around the world. This version, an Asian-inspired one-pot meal, coaxes a lot of flavor out of a limited ingredient list. Rinsing rice until the water runs clear helps remove extra starch on the outside of the grains and will make rice less gummy when cooked. The most essential step when cooking rice on the stovetop is to resist the urge to peek under the lid; the telltale sign that the rice is done is when the steam rising from under the lid has subsided. (In the early stages of cooking rice, there may be visible steam escaping the saucepan, but as the moisture is absorbed by the rice, you may notice less steam.)
Provided by Sue Li
Categories dinner, weeknight, grains and rice, one pot, poultry, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place rice in a fine-mesh sieve and rinse under cold water, shaking gently, until the water runs clear. In a medium saucepan, combine rice, broth and 1 tablespoon grated ginger. Season chicken all over with salt and pepper and place on top of rice mixture. Cover and bring mixture to a boil over high. Once mixture comes to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until rice is plump, broth is absorbed and chicken is cooked through, 20 to 22 minutes. Turn off heat and let rest, covered, 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the vegetable oil, scallions, vinegar, jalapeño, sesame seeds, sesame oil, sugar and remaining ginger; season with salt and pepper.
- Remove chicken from saucepan and slice 1/2-inch thick crosswise. Fluff rice with a fork and divide among bowls. Top with chicken and scallion-ginger sauce.
SCALLION-GINGER SAUCE
Scallion-ginger sauce is usually served alongside soy sauce chicken, bai qie ji (white cut chicken) and roasted meats with rice (commonly called rice boxes) in restaurants in Chinatowns around the country. There are many methods for making it, from a no-cook version (which results in a very green sauce with a sharp scallion and ginger flavor) to a browned version (which results in a beautiful flavor but less appealing color). Our combination method produces a happy medium. The hot oil brings out the vibrant green of the scallions and mellows the sharpness of the scallions and ginger.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 15m
Yield 1/2 cup
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Stir together the ginger, scallions and 1 teaspoon salt in a heatproof medium bowl.
- Heat the oil over high heat in a small pot until it just starts to smoke or registers 375 degrees F on a digital thermometer, 4 to 5 minutes. Carefully pour the hot oil over the scallion-ginger mixture and stir to combine. Mix in the sugar and 1/2 teaspoon white pepper. Serve as a condiment for bai qie ji (white cut chicken).
GRILLED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH GINGER SCALLION SAUCE
Simple grilled chicken thighs are taken up a notch with an unexpected and flavorful sauce made from ginger and scallions. The sauce is so fresh and bright, you'll find yourself wanting to eat it with everything.
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories main-dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- To make the scallion sauce: Add the scallions, vegetable oil, vinegar, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil and garlic to a small bowl and stir to combine. Add 2 tablespoons of the ginger scallion sauce to a large bowl and keep the rest refrigerated until ready to serve the chicken.
- For the chicken thighs: To the bowl with the 2 tablespoons reserved ginger scallion sauce, add the oil, soy sauce, vinegar and sambal oelek. Whisk to combine, then add the chicken thighs. Stir to coat the chicken in the marinade. Let the chicken marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken to a paper towel-lined baking sheet, smooth-side up. Sprinkle the smooth side with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Transfer the chicken to the heated grill pan, seasoning-side down. Sprinkle the underside with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Grill for 10 minutes, rotating the chicken once. Flip the chicken and cook until it is 165 degrees F all the way through and has nice grill marks, an additional 7 to 10 minutes. Remove the chicken to a plate.
- Serve the chicken with the remaining ginger scallion sauce.
STEAMED CHICKEN WITH SCALLION-GINGER DRESSING AND RICE SALAD
Delicious delicious delicious. I had some stars next to the recipe and remembered why tonight. Flavorful and lovely. This is modified from Mark Bittman's book "The minimalist cooks dinner". Note that if you steam the chicken at the same time as you cook the rice this is very fast to prepare.
Provided by IngridNL
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- **For rice salad**.
- Add peas to boiling water and cook 2 - 4 minutes. Drain.
- Cook rice according to directions.
- Add minced shallot to the rice. Stir.
- Add lime juice, oil, and soy. Stir.
- Add cilantro, peas, red pepper, and ground black pepper. Stir.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary (lime juice, soy, or pepper.).
- You can serve this warm or at room temperature.
- **For chicken**.
- Steam chicken over simmering water for 10 - 15 minutes depending on the size of the breasts.
- **For scallion-ginger sauce**.
- While the chicken is cooking, make the dressing by combining the minced ginger, oil, scallions, soy sauce, sesame oil, lime juice and cilantro.
- **To serve**.
- On a bed of the rice salad, place the chicken breasts. Spoon over the scallion ginger sauce. Enjoy with a nice glass of Pinot Grigio or Beer!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1252.9, Fat 61, SaturatedFat 10.8, Cholesterol 164.6, Sodium 2241.8, Carbohydrate 100, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 6.7, Protein 73.9
STEAMED CHICKEN (ZHENG JI) WITH GINGER-SCALLION DIPPING SAUCE
Chicken rubbed with salt and then steamed, served with a ginger-scallion dipping sauce to bring out its full flavor. Serve with steamed rice. Serves 4 as a main course or 8 as part of a multi-dish Chinese style dinner.
Provided by littleturtle
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h25m
Yield 7-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Rinse the chicken in cold, running water, and blot dry completely with paper towels.
- Rub the salt all over the skin of the chicken and inside the cavity.
- Place the chicken, breast-side down, on a heat proof platter, and set aside for 15 minutes.
- Set up your steamer, or place a rack inside a wok or other deep pan.
- Fill with about 2 inches of hot water.
- Cover tightly and gently steam over medium heat for 1 hour, replenishing the water from time to time.
- Remove the platter of cooked chicken and pour off all of the liquid.
- In a small bowl, combine the sugar, salt, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and scallions.
- In a small pan, combine the oils and heat until they smoke.
- Pour the hot oils over the ginger-scallion mixture.
- Chop the chicken into serving sized pieces and serve with dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 361, Fat 27.8, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 106.9, Sodium 1359.5, Carbohydrate 0.9, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.1, Protein 25.4
POACHED CHICKEN WITH GINGER AND SCALLION SAUCE
Steps:
- 1. Place the chicken in a covered stock pot filled with enough water to cover the chicken. Bring to a boil and simmer about 20 minutes. Turn off the heat and let the chicken stand in the cooking liquid until just warm. Drain, reserving the broth for another use. Rinse the chicken under cold water, pat dry, and rub lightly with sesame oil.
- 2. Cut the chicken into pieces. Arrange neatly on a platter.
- 3. Heat the peanut, vegetable, or corn oil in a small saucepan, and when it is hot add the ginger and scallions. Cook about 30 seconds; remove ginger and scallions with a slotted spoon, leaving the oil in the pan.
- 4. Scatter the ginger and scallions over the chicken.
- 5. Add the remain ingredients to the oil, bring to a boil and pour over the chicken. Serve at room temperature.
ONE-POT GINGER CHICKEN AND RICE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: chicken thighs, yellow onion, ginger, garlic, jasmine rice, water, Nakano® Natural Rice Vinegar, soy sauce, kosher salt, scallions, Nakano Natural Rice Vinegar, sugar, chili flakes
Provided by Nakano
Yield 4 Servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Chicken and rice: Season chicken thighs on both sides with kosher salt. Place chicken, skin side down, in a Dutch oven or heavy pot. Turn on heat to medium-low. Let cook for 5 minutes, then increase heat to medium-high and continue cooking until skin is golden brown and chicken thighs easily release from the pan, about 6-8 more minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same pot with the chicken fat over medium-low heat, add onion, ginger, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened and translucent, about 8 minutes. Stir in jasmine rice, water, Nakano® Natural Rice Vinegar, soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Nestle chicken thighs into the rice, skin side up, making sure that the chicken is not fully submerged. Bring to a simmer, then cover pot and reduce heat to low. Cook for 20 minutes, then take pot off the heat and let rest for 10 minutes while making the scallion sauce.
- Scallion sauce: Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Stir and use the back of a spoon to press down and lightly crush the scallions.
- Fluff rice and serve with the chicken and the scallion sauce.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 34 grams, Sugar 9 grams
GINGER-SCALLION CHICKEN
In this easy chicken stir-fry, adapted from Lan Hing Riggin, a home cook from Virginia who grew up cooking with her family in Hong Kong, slivers of ginger and scallions turn golden, adding their sweetness and pungency to the oil. A dash of soy sauce provides saltiness and depth, while a full cup of cilantro leaves, used as garnish, makes the dish a bit lighter and fresher. Fire seekers can add a sliced chile or two along with the ginger.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, quick, weekday, weeknight, main course
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut the scallions in quarters lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1 1/2-inch-long pieces. You should end up with thin blades of scallions. Separate out the dark green tops from the pale green and white parts. (You don't have to be very thorough; some mixing of colors is fine.)
- Heat oil in a wok or 12-inch skillet over very high heat. When it's shimmering but not smoking, stir in chicken and salt. Cook, stirring almost constantly, until chicken is barely cooked and no longer pink, 3 to 5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer chicken onto a serving plate, leaving the oil in the pan. Immediately scatter cilantro and scallion greens (not whites) over hot chicken.
- Return wok to medium-high heat. Make sure there are at least 2 tablespoons oil in the wok. If not, add more oil. Stir in ginger and cook until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Stir in scallion whites, soy sauce and sugar, and cook for another 30 seconds (if using a skillet, remove from heat). Immediately spoon the contents of the pan evenly over chicken and herbs. Serve right away.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 376, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 40 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 852 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make all the difference in this dish. Look for plump, juicy chicken breasts and thighs, and use a good-quality rice like basmati or jasmine.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When searing the chicken, make sure to give it enough space in the pan so that it can brown evenly. If you overcrowd the pan, the chicken will steam instead of sear.
- Cook the rice properly: Follow the package directions for cooking the rice, but be careful not to overcook it. Overcooked rice will be mushy and bland.
- Make the sauce ahead of time: The scallion-ginger sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This makes it a great option for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
- Serve with your favorite sides: This chicken and rice dish can be served with a variety of sides, such as steamed vegetables, a salad, or soup.
Conclusion:
This chicken and rice with scallion-ginger sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. With its tender chicken, flavorful rice, and tangy sauce, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a simple but satisfying meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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