This soy sauce chicken and rice recipe is a classic Asian dish that is savory, tender, and full of flavor. The chicken is marinated in a delicious soy sauce mixture and served over a bed of fluffy white rice. It is the perfect comfort food that will satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 2 cups white rice
- 4 cups water
- 2 green onions, chopped
Directions
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
- Marinate chicken thighs in the soy sauce mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a pan over medium-high heat and sear chicken thighs on both sides until browned.
- Pour in the marinade and simmer until chicken is cooked through.
- In a separate pot, rinse rice and add water. Cook according to package instructions.
- Serve soy sauce chicken over rice and garnish with chopped green onions.
Interesting Facts
Soy sauce chicken is a popular dish in Chinese cuisine.
Marinating the chicken in soy sauce gives it a rich umami flavor.
Using bone-in chicken thighs adds extra flavor to the dish.