Savory Chicken Sticky Rice

Name: Savory Chicken Sticky Rice
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 2 cups glutinous rice, soaked; 1/2 tsp ground turmeric; 1 lb boneless chicken thighs; 6 shallots, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 2 tbsp fish sauce; 2 stems green onions, chopped

Steamed sticky rice tinted yellow with turmeric, topped with shredded poached chicken and crispy fried shallots. A classic Vietnamese dish popular for breakfast or lunch.

50 minMediumServes 4480 cal/serving

VietnameseBreakfastStovetopHigh ProteinGluten-FreeDairy-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

2 cups glutinous rice, soaked
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
1 lb boneless chicken thighs
6 shallots, thinly sliced
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tbsp fish sauce
2 stems green onions, chopped

Instructions

1

Drain 2 cups soaked glutinous rice and mix with 1/2 tsp ground turmeric and a pinch of salt until yellow.
2

Steam 2 cups soaked glutinous rice over boiling water for 25 minutes until soft and translucent.
3

Poach 1 lb boneless chicken thighs in simmering water for 12 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165F, then shred.
4

Fry 6 thinly sliced shallots in 1/4 cup vegetable oil over medium heat until golden brown and crisp, then set aside.
5

Toss shredded boneless chicken thighs with 2 tbsp fish sauce and 2 stems chopped green onions.
6

Serve glutinous rice topped with seasoned boneless chicken thighs and crispy shallots.

Questions

How long does Savory Chicken Sticky Rice keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Savory Chicken Sticky Rice?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

Serve it with

Vietnamese Coconut Coffee Smoothie drink
Crispy Fried Shallots side
Kompot Fruit Drink drink

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