1lbbonelessskinless chicken thighs (about 5 thighs), cut into 1 inch pieces
5 - 7Tablespoonssoy saucedivided (I like Tamari)
4Tablespoonsoildivided
2Tablespoonscornstarch
1small onionfinely chopped
7ozshiitake mushroomssliced
2garlic clovesminced
½ - 1teaspoongrated ginger
¼teaspooncrushed red pepper
1carrotgrated or cut into matchsticks
1 ½cupslong grain ricesuch as basmati
2 ½cupschicken brothhot
3cupsbroccoli florets
saltto taste
green onionssliced, to garnish
Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine the chicken, 2 Tablespoons soy sauce, 2 Tablespoons oil and 2 Tablespoons cornstarch.
Heat 1 ½ - 2 Tablespoons of oil in a large skillet. Add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, until golden brown on both sides. Scoop out the chicken and set aside in a bowl.
In the same skillet, add the onion, season with salt and cook on medium-low heat for 2-3 minutes, until slightly softened.
Add the mushrooms, season with salt, and cook for 5-7 minutes, on medium heat, until the mushrooms have wilted down and are slightly golden.
Add the garlic, ginger, crushed red pepper and carrot. Cook for 3 minutes.
Add the rice, mix to combine until all the rice is evenly dispersed.
Pour in the hot chicken broth, bring to a boil and add the remaining soy sauce, tasting the broth to see how much soy sauce you want to add.
Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover the skillet and cook for about 8 minutes.
Add the chicken and broccoli to the skillet, pushing the broccoli into the rice. Cover and continue cooking on low heat for another 3-5 minutes, until the rice and broccoli has cooked through.
If you like the broccoli to be very soft, add it earlier. I like broccoli to still have some crispness to it, so I add it at the very end. Turn off the heat and let it stand for another 5 minutes. Serve immediately, but leftovers store very well. You can even freeze the leftovers.