Homemade San Francisco Chicken Vermicelli Rice

Ingredients

• 1 pound of boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/2 cup of vermicelli noodles
• 2 cups of long-grain white rice
• 1/4 cup of low sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons of honey
• 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, honey, garlic powder, olive oil, black pepper, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes.
2. Cut the chicken into small pieces and add to the marinade.
3. Mix the chicken and marinade together and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
4. Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the vermicelli noodles. Cook for 5 minutes.
5. Drain the noodles and set aside.
6. In a large skillet, heat the remaining marinade over medium heat.
7. Add the chicken and cook for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8. Add the cooked vermicelli noodles and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
9. Add the 2 cups of white rice and stir to combine.
10. Cover the skillet and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes.
11. Remove the skillet from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
12. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve.

Interesting Facts

• San Francisco is known for its unique fusion of flavors, often combining Chinese and American ingredients to create unique dishes.
• The vermicelli noodles used in this dish are a popular ingredient in Chinese cuisine.
• This dish is a great way to use up leftover cooked chicken.