One-Pan Chinese Chicken and Rice

Ingredients

• 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 ” ginger (, minced)
• 3 cloves garlic (, minced)
• 1 cup long grain white rice (, rinsed and drained)
• 1 1/2 cup chicken broth (, adjust the broth quantity according to your particular kind of rice (*Footnote 1))
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Shaoxing wine ((or dry sherry))
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper ((or black pepper))
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Chinese red pepper flakes ((or Korean pepper flakes))
• 3/4 teaspoon salt

Steps

1. 1

   Rub the chicken thighs with the wet rub of shaoxing wine and sesame oil. Add the dry spices and toss to coat. Let marinate for 20 minutes.

2. 2

   (Optional) Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) if you plan to use the oven baking method instead of the stovetop method.

3. 3

   In a high-sided oven-safe pan (9” or 10” diameter cast iron or carbon steel pan or dutch oven), add the sesame oil and heat over medium-low heat. Add the ginger and garlic and saute until fragrant and lightly golden, 2 to 3 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the rice and stir until evenly coated with oil. Turn the heat off.

5. 5

   Arrange the rice and make four wells for the chicken. Add the chicken thighs to the wells, skin-side-up, nestling them in so there isn’t too much rice underneath.

6. 6

   Add the broth and soy sauce. Cover the pan with a lid or aluminum foil.

7. 7

   Oven method: Move the pan to the oven and cook for 25 minutes. Once done, check the rice. If the rice is still a bit tough, return the pan to the oven and bake for another 5 minutes.

8. 8

   Stovetop method: Bring the broth to a boil. Cover the pan with a lid or aluminum foil, reduce the heat to low, and simmer on the stovetop for 20 minutes.

9. 9

   Turn on the broiler. Remove the lid or foil from the pan and move the pan under the broiler. Broil for 5 minutes, or until the chicken skin gets some color and crisps up.

10. 10

    Remove the pan from the oven and let rest for 5-10 minutes. Serve hot as a main dish.