Southeast Asian-Inspired Chicken and Rice
Southeast Asian-Inspired Chicken and Rice balances fragrant jasmine rice with turmeric, ginger, and garlic under juicy, skin-on chicken. A bright herb salad of mint, cilantro, lime, and chilies adds fresh heat and citrusy snap, while soy and sesame bring savory depth. Serve for a weeknight dinner or casual weekend meal when you want bold, layered flavors in a comforting bowl.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Southeast Asian-Inspired Chicken and Rice, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 24 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 42
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 43
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 47
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the chicken breast on a cutting board and make 5 or 6 shallow slashes through the skin. Generously season both sides with salt.
- 2
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken breast, skin-side down, until the skin is golden and the fat has rendered, about 5 minutes. Flip the breast and continue cooking until the chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes more. If the oil begins to smoke before the chicken is done, lower the heat to medium or medium-low.
- 3
Turn off the heat and move the chicken to a plate to rest until cool enough to handle. Remove the skin and chop it finely. Refrigerate the chicken breast.
- 4
Return the minced chicken skin to the skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until the skin browns and begins to crisp, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the ginger, garlic, and onions and cook, stirring, until the onions start to turn translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the turmeric and rice; cook and stir until the rice is well coated with oil, 2 to 3 minutes.
- 5
Stir in the broth, increase the heat to high, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer without stirring for 20 minutes. Turn off the heat and set a 10-minute timer to let the rice rest.
- 6
Meanwhile, shred the chicken meat by hand or cut it into small pieces and place it in a bowl. Add the red onion, green onions, Fresno chili, lime juice, soy sauce, hot sauce, sesame oil, salt, pepper, fresh mint, and cilantro. Toss until well combined. Taste and adjust with more lime juice, salt, and/or spice as needed.
- 7
After the 10-minute rice rest, remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Serve the rice topped with the chicken herb salad mixture and lime wedges.
- Calories 717.4 kcal High 36%
- Protein 37.17 g Good Source 74%
- Carbohydrate 104.67 g 38%
- Total Fat 17.31 g High 22%
- Saturated Fat 3.24 g Moderate 16%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 95.02 mg High 32%
- Sodium 1376.14 mg High 60%
- Dietary Fiber 5.6 g Good Source 20%
- Total Sugars 4.23 g --
- Added Sugars 0.06 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 128.21 mg Low Source 10%
- Iron 3.74 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 811.99 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 160.53 mcg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin C 26.53 mg Good Source 29%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Southeast Asian Inspired Chicken and Rice is made with 21 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 1 hr and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, Chili Pepper, and Diced Onion. Each serving provides about 717.4 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Southeast Asian-Inspired Chicken and Rice made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, Chili Pepper, Diced Onion, Fresh Cilantro. The full list of 21 is above.
- How long does it take to make Southeast Asian-Inspired Chicken and Rice?
- About 1 hr in total: 20 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 717.4 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Southeast Asian-Inspired Chicken and Rice easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 21 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Southeast Asian-Inspired Chicken and Rice healthy?
- Southeast Asian-Inspired Chicken and Rice has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 717.4 calories and 37.17 g of protein, or 74% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1376.14 mg (60% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.24 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Sesame, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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