【台湾名物ルーロー飯】Taiwanese specialty LUROU rice

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos is often less expensive.

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Chicken breast is leaner, while drumsticks are often cheaper.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

Marinate chicken thighs in soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger for at least 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

Sear marinated chicken thighs skin-side down until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes.

Flip chicken and transfer skillet to the oven.

Bake chicken for 20-25 minutes until fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry.

Remove chicken from oven and transfer to a plate, reserving the pan juices.

Add cornstarch slurry to the skillet with pan juices and stir until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.

Cook rice according to package instructions.

Slice chicken and drizzle with thickened sauce.

Serve chicken over rice, garnished with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes.

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