Ginger Chicken and Rice with mushrooms - fab one pot recipe!

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: pork

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while pork is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: coconut aminos

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Coconut aminos are lower in sodium, while liquid aminos are often cheaper.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat, while canola is a budget-friendly alternative.

ginger

💰Cheaper: ground ginger

Ground ginger is more accessible and typically less expensive.

Mix sauce; toss chicken with 1 1/2 tbsp, set remainder aside.

Sear mushrooms in 2 batches - 1½ tbsp oil with pinch of salt and pepper per batch until lightly golden – but do not cook through! Remove into bowl.

Heat 1 tbsp oil, sear chicken for 1 min. Add green onion whites, grated ginger, garlic, stir 30 sec.

Add rice, stir, add stock and ginger slices. Bring to rapid simmer. Top with mushrooms (including any juices accumulated in bowl). Cover and cook on low for 20 min until liquid absorbed (no stirring!).

Rest 10 min covered. Drizzle with remaining sauce, add green part of green onion, toss briefly, and serve.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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