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Dinner · Chinese · 15 min

Steamed Chicken Thighs with Aromatics and Ginger-Infused Brown Rice

Steamed Chicken Thighs with Aromatics and Ginger-Infused Brown Rice
Calories
819
Protein
41g
Carbs
91g
Fat
27g
Ingredients
  • 102.2 g chicken thigh
  • 9.4 g honey
  • 40.1 g long-grain brown rice
  • 139 g yellow onion
  • 52.1 g garlic
  • 1.05 tbsp fresh ginger
  • 520.9 g kale
  • 1.0437 tbsp soy sauce
  • 0.5167 tsp salt
Method
  1. 01Rinse long-grain brown rice thoroughly. Place in a steamer-safe dish with 1.5 cups water, minced garlic, minced ginger, and sliced yellow onion.
  2. 02Season chicken thighs with salt and arrange atop the rice layer.
  3. 03Bring water in the base steamer pot to a rolling boil. Place steamer insert on top, cover tightly, and steam for 35 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) with juices running clear.
  4. 04Add trimmed kale to the steamer basket during the last 5 minutes of cooking, re-covering to steam until wilted and vibrant green.
  5. 05Remove cooked chicken and rice from the steamer. Collect 1 tablespoon of steaming pan juices and whisk together with honey and soy sauce to form a glaze.
  6. 06Spoon the fragrant aromatic brown rice into a bowl, arrange steamed kale alongside, and place chicken on top. Drizzle honey-soy glaze over the chicken before serving.

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