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Ginger Soy Chicken Donburi

Juicy seared chicken glazed in a sticky ginger-soy sauce, served over steamed rice with crispy garlic and green onions. Ready in 20 minutes.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
420
Protein
38g
Ginger Soy Chicken Donburi
comfortquickjapanesechickenjuicytendercrispyweeknight

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Divide cooked rice between two bowls.

  2. Step 2

    Slice chicken breast into 0.5-inch-thick cutlets. Pat dry with paper towels.

  3. Step 3

    Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Sear chicken 3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.

  4. Step 4

    Stir soy sauce, ginger, and sugar together in a small bowl until sugar dissolves.

  5. Step 5

    Pour glaze over chicken and tilt the pan to coat. Cook 1 minute until sauce thickens and clings to the meat.

  6. Step 6

    Lay glazed chicken over rice, drizzle with pan sauce, and top with green onions. Serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • two bowls
  • 12-inch skillet
  • small bowl
  • knife

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