Asian Chicken Recipes (Simple With Rice)

Here are a couple of simple Asian chicken recipes that go great with rice:

1. Teriyaki Chicken

Ingredients:

1. 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
2. 1/4 cup soy sauce
3. 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
4. 1 tbsp rice vinegar
5. 1 tbsp sesame oil
6. 2 garlic cloves (minced)
7. 1 tsp ginger (fresh, grated)
8. 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
9. Cooked white or brown rice
10. Green onions (for garnish)

Instructions:

Make the teriyaki sauce:

In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 3-5 minutes.

Thicken the sauce (optional):

If you want a thicker sauce, dissolve 1 tbsp cornstarch in a bit of water and whisk it into the simmering sauce. Let it cook for another 1-2 minutes.

Cook the chicken:

While the sauce simmers, heat a skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then cook in the skillet for 6-7 minutes per side, until cooked through.

Coat with sauce:

Once the chicken is cooked, pour the teriyaki sauce over the chicken and let it cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to absorb the flavors.

Serve:

Serve the chicken over rice and garnish with chopped green onions.

2. Lemon Ginger Chicken Stir Fry

Ingredients:

1. 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into strips)
2. 2 tbsp soy sauce
3. 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
4. 1 tbsp honey
5. 1 tsp grated ginger
6. 2 garlic cloves (minced)
7. 1 tbsp vegetable oil
8. 1 cup mixed vegetables (like bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, or snow peas)
9. Cooked rice (white or jasmine)

Instructions:

Make the marinade:

In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, lemon juice, honey, ginger, and garlic. Add the chicken strips to the marinade and let it sit for at least 15 minutes.

Cook the chicken:

Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken (with some of the marinade) and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set it aside.

Cook the vegetables:

In the same skillet, add the mixed vegetables and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.

Combine and serve:

Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet and stir everything together for a minute to reheat and mix the flavors. Serve over cooked rice.

Both of these recipes are simple to make and deliver bold, tasty flavors! You can adjust the seasoning to your liking or add other veggies you have on hand.