Ginger-Soy Chicken Thighs with Scallion Rice

24 Reviews
ADD YOUR REVIEW
Photo: John Autry: Styling: Leigh Ann Ross
Total Time
20 Mins
Yield
4 servings (serving size: 2 thighs, about 1/2 cup rice, and about 1 1/2 tablespoons sauce)
By Caroline Wright
November 2010
RECIPE BY Cooking Light

If you can't find ginger preserves, you can substitute 1/2 cup apricot preserves plus 2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger.

Ingredients

  • 1 (3 1/2-ounce) bag boil-in-bag long-grain rice
  • 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 (2-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup ginger preserves
  • 2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

Nutritional Information

  • Calories 355
  • Fat 7.8g
  • Satfat 1.6g
  • Monofat 3.8g
  • Polyfat 1.5g
  • Protein 24.5g
  • Carbohydrate 47.3g
  • Fiber 0.2g
  • Cholesterol 94mg
  • Iron 2.2mg
  • Sodium 366mg
  • Calcium 18mg

How to Make It

Step 1

Prepare rice according to package directions. Drain; fluff rice with a fork. Gently stir in green onions.

Step 2

While rice cooks, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add chicken; cook 5 minutes on each side or until done. Remove from pan; keep warm. Add preserves, soy sauce, and garlic to pan; bring to a boil. Cook sauce 2 minutes or until reduced to 1/3 cup, stirring occasionally. Return chicken to pan; turn to coat with sauce.

You May Like

Advertisement

Build-a-Meal

Find recipes with ingredients that you have on hand.

+ +

Read More

Advertisement

Ratings & Reviews

4 1/2 stars

mllemadison
March 08, 2017
Fantastic.  I ordered the ginger preserves from Amazon pantry.  I was a bit concerned it would be too gingery.  Both my husband and my kid thinks fresh ginger tastes like soap, so I use it sparingly.  But both loved this dish and we definitely plan to make it again.  For the rice, I steamed some Jasmine rice to 3 cups yield, then added about 1/4 cup of sliced scallions.  Great side especially with the sauce.  I'd serve this to guests in a NY minute.  So easy and quick to prepare. 

CindyHancock's Review

CindyHancock
February 18, 2013
Delicious and super easy! I would cut the oil just a bit to avoid splatters (I used a nonstick pan.). Served with Brown rice and green beans sautéed with fresh ginger, garlic and a dash of soy sauce. Easy weeknight meal!

KFerland's Review

Knickers
December 23, 2012
Good. I did use the apricot preserves and 1 tsp of ginger powder instead of the ginger preserves. Would also recommend a non-stick skillet or more oil. But, overall, very good. I will make again.

NancyFarinas's Review

MarianneRec
September 26, 2012
One of my favorite go-to recipes for thighs (I only like thighs and drumsticks). And I am Asian!

phoebe1214's Review

TirzaMcN
June 19, 2012
N/A

jnepo2010's Review

PhyllisNMaDan
May 17, 2012
Easy and delicious. Found the ginger preserves in the English/Irish section of my local Stop and Shop. Paired this with brown rice instead of jasmine, and sauteed napa cabbage. Will make often.

eliz1234's Review

Mleigh
May 08, 2012
N/A

Ellefrancelle's Review

LaHomeCook
April 29, 2012
Very delicious dish & super easy to make! We served it with the scallion rice and the romaine salad with the balsamic vinaigrette as suggested by another reviewer. A totally divine Asian dish!;) As good or better than the dishes they serve at the asian restaurants!;))

PhyllisNMaDan's Review

valthepal6
March 09, 2012
very good on pork too!!

colineben's Review

Pleahy
March 04, 2012
N/A