Asian Shredded Chicken with Rice

Asian shredded chicken with rice prepared with soy sauce, ginger, and garlic, served over jasmine rice.

Ingredients

IngredientQty.Unit
Chicken Breast (boneless and skinless)800Grams
Jasmine Rice (rinsed)2Cups
Soy Sauce (low sodium)0.5Cup
Honey3Tbsp
Sesame Oil (toasted)2Tbsp
Rice Vinegar2Tbsp
Ginger (peeled and grated)1Inch
Garlic (minced)3Clove
Green Onions (sliced)3Count
Sesame Seeds (toasted)2Tbsp
Water (for cooking rice)4Cups

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, grated ginger, and minced garlic to create the marinade.
  2. Place chicken breasts in a resealable bag and pour the marinade over them. Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  3. Cook the jasmine rice by bringing 4 cups of water to a boil, adding the rice, and simmering until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
  4. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Remove chicken from marinade and place in a baking dish. Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
  5. Remove chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Shred the chicken using two forks.
  6. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken with the remaining marinade from the bag.
  7. Serve the shredded chicken over the cooked jasmine rice, garnished with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.

Prep

  • Marinate chicken in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

Kitchen equipment

Resealable BagBaking Dish