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

Ingredients
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Step 1
Divide cooked rice between two bowls.
Step 2
Slice chicken breast into 0.5-inch-thick cutlets. Pat dry with paper towels.
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.
Step 4
Stir soy sauce, ginger, and sugar together in a small bowl until sugar dissolves.
Step 5
Pour glaze over chicken and tilt the pan to coat. Cook 1 minute until sauce thickens and clings to the meat.
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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