How to Make Chicken Rice (Japanese Yoshoku Recipe)

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken thighs are often less expensive and juicier.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: braggs liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while Bragg's is a less salty alternative.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers health benefits while being versatile.

chili sauce

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: hot sauce

Sriracha provides a similar heat with a unique flavor.

Prepare the chicken by cleaning and rubbing with salt.

Bring water to a boil in a large pot and add ginger and garlic.

Submerge the chicken in boiling water and reduce heat to simmer for 30-40 minutes.

Remove the chicken and let it cool, reserving the broth.

Cook rice in a mixture of chicken broth and water until fluffy.

Slice the chicken into pieces and arrange on a plate.

Drizzle sesame oil over the chicken and garnish with cilantro and scallions.

Serve with rice, cucumber slices, and chili sauce on the side.

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