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Asian Chicken Recipe (With Pak Choi)

A quick, savory Asian-style chicken with honey-soy glaze served with steamed pak choi and rice.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time16 minutes
Total Time31 minutes
Servings: 2 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 pieces boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 4 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ginger chopped
  • 2 bunches pak choi cut horizontally
  • 1/4 teaspoon white sesame seeds toasted
  • pinch black pepper
  • 1 cup cooked rice optional

Instructions

  • Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, chopped garlic, and chopped ginger until combined.
  • Place the chicken thighs in the marinade and turn to coat evenly. Let sit briefly while you heat the skillet (or marinate up to 30 minutes if desired).
  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and sear 7 minutes on one side, then flip and sear about 7 minutes more, or until cooked through and browned.
  • Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes.
  • While the chicken rests, bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil and steam or blanch the cut pak choi for about 2 minutes, until just tender. Drain.
  • Serve the chicken with the steamed pak choi and cooked rice if using, and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and a pinch of black pepper.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet or frying pan
  • Tongs or spatula
  • Paper Towels
  • pot with steamer insert or saucepan
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Knife and cutting board

Notes

  • Use 30-minute marinade for deeper flavor.
  • Adjust honey to taste for sweetness.
  • Toast sesame seeds briefly in a dry pan for more aroma.
  • Resting the chicken keeps it juicy.