Chilli Garlic Chicken with Spinach Rice
A fiery, protein‑packed chicken dish paired with a vibrant spinach rice base. The gochujang‑infused sauce delivers a sweet‑spicy kick, while fresh ginger and garlic add depth, making it a satisfying dinner that feels restaurant‑style.
Maker: FINN TONRY
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45 min estimated total time for 2 servings.
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Ingredients
- 1 egg yolk
- to taste chives
- to garnish sesame seeds
Chicken
- 14 oz boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp gochujang
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 red chilli
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp MSG
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp lime juice
Rice
- 5 3/10 oz sushi rice
- 0.76 cup bone broth
- 1 4/5 oz spinach
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 spring onion
- 1 inch ginger
- 0.35 oz butter
Instructions
- 1Blend spinach, butter, spring onion, bone broth, one clove of garlic, and ginger in a blender until vivid green (about 1 minute).
- 2Rinse the sushi rice under cold water several times until the water runs clear, then drain thoroughly.
- 3Combine the rinsed rice and the green spinach‑broth mixture in a small saucepan; bring to a boil over medium‑high heat.
- 4Once boiling, cover tightly, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 12 minutes.
- 5Remove the pan from heat and let the rice steam, still covered, for an additional 12 minutes.
- 6While the rice cooks, cut the chicken thighs into bite‑sized pieces.
- 7In a bowl, whisk together gochujang, the grated garlic clove, soy sauce, sliced red chilli, rice vinegar, honey, and MSG.
- 8Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium‑high heat.
- 9Add the chicken pieces and sauté until golden brown, about 5–6 minutes.
- 10Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken; stir and reduce until the sauce becomes sticky and glossy, roughly 3–4 minutes.
- 11Finish the chicken with a squeeze of lime juice and stir to combine.
- 12Plate the spinach rice, top with the glazed chicken, and gently place an egg yolk in the center.
- 13Garnish with sesame seeds, sliced spring onion, and chives to taste.
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- How long does it take to make Chilli Garlic Chicken with Spinach Rice?
- About 45 minutes in total: 15 minutes of prep and 30 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Chilli Garlic Chicken with Spinach Rice recipe make?
- This recipe makes 2 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Chilli Garlic Chicken with Spinach Rice recipe come from?
- It was shared by FINN TONRY on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.