One-Pot Ginger Chicken, Bok Choy and Couscous

Name: One-Pot Ginger Chicken, Bok Choy and Couscous
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 cup soy sauce; 6 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil; 1 1/2 inches gingerroot, peeled and grated; 1 bunch scallion, half thinly sliced and half cut into 2-inch pieces; 3 star anise (optional); 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and halved; salt; 1 (10 ounce) box couscous; 1 1/4 lbs baby bok choy, halved lengthwise and rinsed

Submitted by Karabea

"From the February 2009 issue of "Every Day with Rachael Ray." (Note: This recipe calls for one 1 1/2 inch piece ginger, peeled and grated, but I could not get it to show the correct amount.)"

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Ready In:: 1hr 20mins
Ingredients:: 10
Serves:: 4

ingredients

¹⁄₂ cup soy sauce
6 tablespoons brown sugar
1 ¹⁄₂ tablespoons sesame oil
1 ¹⁄₂ inches gingerroot, peeled and grated
1 bunch scallion, half thinly sliced and half cut into 2-inch pieces
3 star anise (optional)
6 boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and halved
salt
1 (10 ounce) box couscous
1 ¹⁄₄ lbs baby bok choy, halved lengthwise and rinsed

directions

In a shallow baking dish, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and ginger; stir in the 2-inch scallion pieces and the star anise, if using. Season the chicken with salt and add to the marinade, turning to coat. Let marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Line a footed metal colander with 2 layers of damp cheesecloth, allowing 2 inches of overhang. Place in a pot and add enough water to just reach the colander bottom. Bring to a simmer; have a small pot of boiling water on the side.
Pour the couscous into the colander. Place the chicken thighs on top in a single layer, pressing up the sides of the colander, if necessary; reserve the marinade. Cover and steam, adding more hot water as needed until the chicken is cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, simmer the reserved marinade until thickened, about 4 minutes; strain.
When the chicken is almost done, scatter the bok choy on top, season with salt and steam for 3 minutes. Transfer the bok choy and chicken to a platter, drizzle with the marinade and top with half of the sliced scallions. Stir the remaining scallions into the couscous, season with salt and serve with the chicken.

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Karabea

My name is Kara. I am 26 years old, and I live with my wonderful husband (we got married 7/14/09!!) and our 6 cats...I love cats, can you tell?! I love to bake and have as far back as I can remember...I have been the official "cookie maker" for my family. As I have gotten older, I have discovered that I enjoy cooking all types of food. I learn a lot about things that I like, as I am often more willing to try new things if I make them in my own kitchen and know everything that goes into them. I love cooking pasta dishes and finding new ways to prepare chicken. I also am a huge fan of crockpot cooking. I basically love to cook all different types of food...I try to not make the same thing two times in one month. I have learned a lot of my kitchen know-how from my mom, dad, and grandmother, who are all wonderful cooks. I don't really have a favorite restaurant. I really like a restaurant close to where my dad lives called Milner's. Also, around town, I really like Chop House, Rafferty's, Aubrey's, P.F. Changs, and Mellow Mushroom. <img src="http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg271/MrsTeny/Permanent%20Collection/PACSpring09Iwasadopted.jpg">

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