Skillet Chicken with Baby Bok Choy & Rice

Updated at: Mon, 15 Apr 2024 01:59:47 GMT

Step 1

Add 2 cup of rice and 2 cups of water in a pot and let it soak for 10 minutes, after that then put heat on high until it boils, then turn the heat the lowest heat (simmer) until it’s cooked around 5-7 minutes, mix with fork and see if it’s fluffy, then keep covered and turn stove off for 20 minutes

Step 2

Prepare the sauce and the chicken fillets:

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, soy sauce, and corn starch.

Step 4

Season the chicken fillets lightly on both sides with salt and pepper.

Step 5

Sear the bok choy:

Step 6

Heat one tablespoon of the olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. When the oil begins to shimmer and you see a wisp of smoke rise from the skillet, use a pair of kitchen tongs to add the bok choy to the skillet in a single layer, sliced side down. It's fine to crowd the pan for this recipe. Be careful as you add the bok choy since the oil will sputter a bit; wear oven mitts if needed.

Step 7

Sear the bok choy until it has some color on the bottom, about 2 minutes, then turn over and sear on the other side for another 2 minutes.

Step 8

Transfer the cooked bok choy to a serving plate.

Step 9

Sear the chicken:

Step 10

Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the pan.

Step 11

Add the chicken fillets to the pan. Sear the fillets for 4 minutes a side, until just cooked through and well browned.

Step 12

Transfer the cooked fillets to the serving plate on top of the bok choy.

Step 13

Make the sauce:

Step 14

Add the garlic to the skillet and stir just until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Step 15

Give the broth/soy sauce mixture a final stir to mix in any cornstarch that has settled to the bottom of the bowl, then pour the mixture into the skillet.

Step 16

Use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Simmer the sauce until thickened (7 minutes)

Step 17

To serve:

Step 18

Pour the sauce over chicken and bok choy. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired. Serve with steamed rice.

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