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A steaming bowl of garlic chicken and fluffy jasmine rice topped with fresh green onions.

High Protein Garlic Chicken Rice

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 485 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 600 g boneless , skinless chicken breast, cubed into 1-inch pieces
  • 1.5 cups jasmine rice, rinsed until water runs clear
  • 2.25 cups low -sodium chicken broth
  • 6 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 4 green onions , thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 0.5 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large deep-sided skillet or pot over medium-high heat.
  • Season chicken cubes with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet.
  • Sear chicken for 5-6 minutes until golden brown on all sides, then remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
  • In the same pan, add minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing for 60 seconds until fragrant.
  • Add the rinsed jasmine rice to the pan and toast for 2 minutes, stirring constantly to coat the grains in the residual fats.
  • Pour in the chicken broth and soy sauce, scraping the bottom of the pan to release any fond.
  • Return the chicken to the pan and bring the liquid to a rolling boil.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer for 15-18 minutes until the liquid is fully absorbed.
  • Remove from heat and let the rice rest, covered, for 5 minutes to allow the steam to finish the texture.
  • Fluff the rice with a fork, stir in the sesame oil and sliced green onions, then serve.