Brothy Lime Chicken and Rice Bowls
This warm bowl combines zesty marinated chicken with a soothing ginger broth for a meal that feels like a hug.
recipesbynani.comI love making this on chilly evenings when everyone needs something hearty but light. The lime and brown sugar give the chicken a lovely crust, while the ginger broth keeps everything moist and flavorful. It is the kind of meal that makes the whole house smell wonderful and inviting.
Make sure you use fresh ginger if you can. It really makes the broth shine and adds a nice little kick that wakes up your taste buds without being too spicy for the kids.
🧺 Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into bite sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup white rice, rinsed
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 cup baby spinach
👩🍳Instructions
- 1
Mix the lime juice, brown sugar, and soy sauce in a medium bowl. Add the chicken pieces and let them sit for 10 minutes to soak up the flavor.
- 2
Cook your rice according to the package directions until it is light and fluffy.
- 3
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the chicken and cook until it is golden brown and cooked through, then remove it from the pan and set it aside.
- 4
In a medium pot, bring the chicken broth to a gentle simmer. Stir in the ginger and garlic and let it cook for about 5 minutes so the flavors can blend together.
- 5
Add the baby spinach to the hot broth and let it wilt for about one minute.
- 6
Divide the cooked rice into four bowls. Top the rice with the cooked chicken and pour the hot ginger broth over everything. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve while it is nice and hot.
💡 Tips
You can store the chicken and rice separately from the broth so the rice does not soak up all the liquid. When you are ready for leftovers, just heat the broth up on the stove and pour it over the cold chicken and rice to warm everything through.
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