Name: Garlic and Sesame Shan-Style Chicken and Rice
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Burmese
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken thighs; 2 cups cooked rice; 1/2 cup soy sauce; 1/2 cup water; 1 tbsp garlic, minced; 1 tbsp ginger, minced; 1 tsp turmeric; 1/4 tsp chili flakes; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp sesame seeds

Method

Mix garlic powder into the chicken. 1: during preparation, sprinkle sesame seeds over the rice and chicken mixture.
In a pot, combine chicken, soy sauce, water, garlic, ginger, turmeric, and chili flakes. Simmer for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
Once chicken is cooked, remove and shred. Add to the rice and mix well.
Stir in chopped cilantro and serve warm.
Enjoy with a side of pickled vegetables or a simple salad.
Before serving, check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 74°C (165°F) with a food thermometer.