Savory and flavorful soy sauce chicken served over a bed of fluffy rice

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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

  1. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
  2. Marinate chicken thighs in the soy sauce mixture for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Heat a pan over medium-high heat and sear chicken thighs on both sides until browned.
  4. Pour in the marinade and simmer until chicken is cooked through.
  5. In a separate pot, rinse rice and add water. Cook according to package instructions.
  6. 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.