Ginger-Soy Glazed Chicken With Sesame Rice Recipe

About this recipe

Ginger-Soy Glazed Chicken with Sesame Rice is an Asian-inspired dinner that’s both delicious and nutrient-packed. This dish features tender chicken thighs coated in a sweet and savory ginger-soy glaze, paired with sesame-infused rice. The toasted sesame seeds add a nutty crunch, while the fresh spring onions brighten each bite. With 38g of protein per serving, this meal supports muscle repair and keeps you satisfied. Cooking is simple and rewarding: the chicken is pan-seared to golden perfection, and the glaze caramelizes beautifully as it simmers. The rice, lightly flavored with sesame oil and topped with toasted seeds, complements the bold flavors of the chicken. Serve it for dinner when you crave a quick yet sophisticated meal that pleases the palate and nourishes the body.

Ingredients

• 300 g Nutrich Chicken Thigh Boneless
• - DELI QUINOA/BASMATI RICE 1KG
• 100 g Whole Farm Premium White Sesame Seeds
• 110 g Unpeeled Garlic Cloves
• 200 G Spring Onion(200Gm)
• 1 ltr Anveshan Cold Pressed Black Sesame Oil
• - Dark Soy Sauce-90 GM
• 100 g Dabur Honey
• loose Ginger
• 25 g Whole Black Pepper
• 1 pack (1 kg) Aashirvaad Crystal Salt | Iodised

Instructions

1. 1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
2. 2. In a saucepan, combine rinsed rice, 350 ml water, and a pinch of salt. Cover and cook on low heat for 15 minutes until the rice is tender.
3. 3. While the rice cooks, mince the garlic and chop the spring onions finely for the garnish.
4. 4. Heat 10 ml sesame oil in a pan, add garlic, and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
5. 5. Add chicken thighs to the pan and cook on medium heat for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
6. 6. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, ginger powder, and black pepper to create a glaze.
7. 7. Pour the soy-honey glaze over the chicken and simmer for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
8. 8. In a separate small pan, toast sesame seeds over low heat for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden.
9. 9. Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and drizzle with the remaining sesame oil. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the rice.
10. 10. Serve the glazed chicken thighs over a bed of sesame rice, garnished with chopped spring onions.