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Simple Soy Chicken Tenders and Fried Rice

A simple way to introduce new flavors to your kids.

Course Main Course
Cuisine Japanese
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 680 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 thumb ginger peeled and minced
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled and minced
  • 2 scallions
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 12 ounces chicken tenders
  • 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Peel and mince ginger and garlic. Trim, then thinly slice the scallions - keep the whites and greens separate (you will cook with the whites and use the greens for a garnish).

  2. Drizzle 1 tbsp of olive oil into a pan preheated over medium-high heat. Use paper towels to pat the chicken dry and then add them in a single layer to the oiled pan. Cook 2-4 minutes per side (until lightly browned but not cooked completely through). Remove from the pan and set aside.

  3. Whisk together the soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, and cornstarch in a small bowl. Drizzle the pan with the remaining 1 tbsp of olive oil. Add the scallion whites, garlic, and ginger to the pan and toss to cook for 1-2 minutes (until softened). Stir in soy sauce mixture and simmer until slightly thickened (about 2 minutes).

  4. Return the chicken to the pan and toss to coat with the thickened soy sauce. Allow to completely cook through, about 2-3 minutes. Add to microwaved fried rice and garnish with scallion greens and sesame seeds.