Recipe

Absolutely, you can skip the ginger entirely; the dish will still be flavorful thanks to the soy sauce, garlic, and chicken juices.

Chicken and Broccoli Rice Bowl (Ginger-Free)

Name: Chicken And Broccoli Rice Bowl (Ginger-Free)
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breast or thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces); 2 cups broccoli florets; 2 cups cooked rice (cold or fresh); 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon oil; 1 teaspoon garlic powder (or 1 clove minced garlic); 1 tablespoon butter (for finishing)

Home-style

2 servings, 20 minutes total

Sources: Based on the standard home-cook skillet method.

2 servings

You’ll need

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Make it step by step

7 steps · 11 min of timed cooking

Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken pieces and season with a pinch of salt and pepper; cook for 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through.⏱ 6 min
Remove chicken from the pan and set aside, then add the broccoli florets with 2 tablespoons of water.
Cover the pan for 2-3 minutes to steam the broccoli until it is bright green and tender-crisp.⏱ 3 min
Add the cooked rice, garlic powder, and soy sauce to the pan with the broccoli.
Toss everything together for 2 minutes until the rice is hot and coated in the seasonings.⏱ 2 min
Stir the chicken back into the pan, add the butter, and toss once more until melted and glossy.

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Chef’s tip · If you want to replace the brightness ginger usually provides, add a small squeeze of fresh lemon or lime juice at the very end.

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