Gochujang-Braised Chicken and Crispy Rice - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Gochujang-Braised Chicken and Crispy Rice is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 8 garlic cloves, finely grated
- 1 (2-inch) piece ginger, peeled, finely grated
- 1/4 cup gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon mirin
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more
- 3 cups cooked short-grain rice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
- 8 chicken drumsticks, patted dry
- Kosher salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 6 scallions, white and pale-green parts only, cut into 1-inch pieces
Instructions
- Mix onion, garlic, ginger, gochujang, soy sauce, sugar, mirin, sesame oil, and 1 tsp. pepper in a medium bowl to combine; set sauce aside.
- Toss rice, cumin, garlic powder, and mustard powder in a medium bowl to combine; spread out on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet and chill until cold, about 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, season chicken generously with salt. Heat butter and vegetable oil in a medium heavy pot over medium. As soon as foaming subsides, add chicken and cook, turning occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add reserved sauce and bring to a simmer; cook until sauce appears to thin out, about 3 minutes. Add broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, partially cover pot, and simmer, turning occasionally, until chicken is very tender, 45 –55 minutes.
- Divide rice into 4 portions; form into 3/4"-thick disks (moisten hands with water to prevent sticking). Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium. Working in 2 batches, cook rice cakes, turning halfway through, until crisp, puffed, and golden, about 10 minutes. Transfer to plates.
- Add scallions to chicken and cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Top each cake with 2 chicken legs and a few scallions; spoon plenty of sauce over.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Gochujang-Braised Chicken and Crispy Rice recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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