My mom has made this dish for as long as I can remember! If you are always looking for a quick easy meals, I’ve got your back and this recipe can be added to the menu! To be quite honest with you, I don’t know what to name it lol, but she always referred to it as “Chinese food with rice and hot dogs”. I like to call this dish Chinese Mushroom Chicken over Beef Hotlink Rice! The rice makes this dish extra good since we make it with hotdogs and here I used @alsafa beef hotlinks! They were absolutely the perfect addition topped with chicken simmered in mushroom garlic soy sauce! Enjoy this meal, from my family to yours!
Lots of families search for new meals to put on their menu rotation. Something that will spice things up and created a unique change for the family when it comes to food. We’ve all gone into the kitchen not knowing what we’re going to make! Next thing you know, you’re combining international cuisine ideas you learned or heard about from others. Then, voila! You’ve created something absolutely divine, the family loves it and you enjoyed putting it together! Well, I sincerely believe this is how my mom, or whoever originally inspired her to create it, got this awesome easy meal idea!
Five Reasons to Try Chinese Mushroom Chicken over Beef Hotlink Rice
- Though it needs some prep time, it’s a very easy hearty meal to whip up
- You most likely already have the ingredients in your fridge and pantry (beeflinks can be any hot dog or frankfurter brand you have on hand)
- The family will love the combination of flavors and there’s something yummy in it for everyone
- It can be meal-prepped for the week and make ahead of time
- You can switch up ingredients to your and your families personal preferences very easily
Frequently Asked Questions
Chinese restaurants use a technique to get very soft and tender chicken called velveting. Basically, you lightly sprinkle the chicken with baking soda, don’t overdo it because it will give the chicken a bitter taste, and then mix it in with the chicken. Let it stand in the fridge for about fifteen minutes then rinse out the baking soda from the chicken and pat it dry.
Traditionally speaking, it’s more of a gravy, so a thicker sauce. But it can be thinned out and served like a stew. Either way it’s delicious!
Sure! You can cut up beef or turkey sausage links if you have some available. You can even opt to use a bit of seasoned ground beef if you’d like or leave the meat out altogether.
You can use any kind of rice you like. This is best prepared with long-grain rice so you can go for jasmine, basmati, or brown.
The Unique Flavors and Ingredients
Now, a Chinese mushroom chicken dish isn’t an unfamiliar dish. But, changing up some of the traditional ingredients and flavors will definitely set it apart from different recipes as this one does. Plus, this isn’t your run-of-the-mill side of rice! This rice will have loved ones raving over how delicious it is and will probably become a highly requested rice favorite. The great thing is that this rice can be whipped up quickly and served as a dish on its own for those crazy busy days!
Tips:
- For the mushroom chicken, you can use chicken breast or boneless chicken thighs. For a shortcut, you can use rotisserie chicken and just pull it apart in larger pieces, not shredded.
- You can add a little bit of sesame oil and red vinegar to the mix for a more Oriental flavor.
- Fluff your rice with a fork once its done so it doesn’t mush together and stays nice and fluffy.
- Serve it up with a side salad of your choice, steamed buns, or spring rolls.
- If your family isn’t a fan of peas, you can swap them out for another favorite veggie like broccoli, string beans, or even corn.
Ingredients for Chinese Mushroom Chicken over Beef Hotlink Rice
Ingredients for Mushroom Chicken
- chicken breast cut into large chunks
- olive oil or avocado oil
- garlic cloves slice
- mushrooms drained
- black pepper
- soy sauce or coconut amino
- vinegar
- water
- lemon juice
- starch
Rice with hot dogs and peas
- long grain rice washed and drained
- water
- salt
- hot dogs sliced into coins
- peas
- olive oil
How to Make Chinese Mushroom Chicken over Beef Hotlink Rice
Soy Chicken
- Cut chicken in large chunks then sear in a medium pot with olive oil on high heat for about 3 minutes on each side.
- Turn the heat off then add black pepper, sliced garlic, mushrooms, soy sauce. Mix 1 ½ cups water with 2 tablespoons of starch until dissolved then add to the pot.
- Turn heat back on high, gently mix all ingredients. Once pot comes to a boil the sauce should slightly thicken. Simmer for 10 minutes. Serve over warm hot dogs and peas rice.
Hot Dogs & Peas Rice
- Add olive oil to skillet, sear sliced hotdogs and peas for about 2 minutes. Set aside
- Wash rice until water runs clear. In a medium pot add butter or olive oil, washed and drained rice, 4 cups of water, and salt. Allow to boil for 1 minute then bring heat to low, cover for 15 minutes.
- Once the rice is done, let it rest for 10 minutes then fluff with a fork. Add the cooked hot dogs and peas and gently mix.
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breast cut into large chunks
- ⅓ cup olive oil or avocado oil
- 8 garlic cloves slice
- 1 8 oz can mushrooms drained
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup soy sauce or coconut aminos
- ⅓ cup vinegar
- 1 ½ cup water
- 1 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons starch
Rice with hot dogs and peas
- 2 cups long grain rice washed and drained
- 4 cups water
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 package hot dogs sliced into coins
- ½ cup peas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Soy Chicken
- Cut chicken in large chunks then sear in a medium pot with olive oil on high heat for about 3 minutes on each side.
- Turn the heat off then add black pepper, sliced garlic, mushrooms, soy sauce. Mix 1 ½ cups water with 2 tablespoons of starch until dissolved then add to the pot.
- Turn heat back on high, gently mix all ingredients. Once pot comes to a boil the sauce should slightly thicken. Simmer for 10 minutes. Serve over warm hot dogs and peas rice.
Hot Dogs & Peas Rice
- Add olive oil to skillet, sear sliced hotdogs and peas for about 2 minutes. Set aside
- Wash rice until water runs clear. In a medium pot add butter or olive oil, washed and drained rice, 4 cups of water, and salt. Allow to boil for 1 minute then bring heat to low, cover for 15 minutes.
- Once the rice is done, let it rest for 10 minutes then fluff with a fork. Add the cooked hot dogs and peas and gently mix.
Rasha says
I made this Chinese Mushroom Chicken Over Beef Hotlink Rice for dinner today. It was absolutely amazing. My family loved the combination of flavors. Thanks for sharing and waiting for more 💜💜
Dayan says
Some friends came for dinner today so i made this wonderful recipe. It was a crowd pleaser! Thanjs
Lama says
So glad to hear that Dayan! Thank you for stopping by!
Nichole says
I’ve been looking for this recipe for a long time and finally found it. I made it for dinner yesterday and we loved it. The ingredients are accurate and the steps are easy to follow. Thanks Lama. Will be trying more recipes from your blog
Lama says
Excited for you to try this meal! It is so good!
Zeina says
Made this last Sunday and it was a hit with the family. Def a keeper. Thanks Lama