Description
Indulge in the savory and aromatic flavors of Caramelised Soy Chicken in Garlic Ginger Broth served with fluffy jasmine rice. This dish combines tender chicken thighs caramelized to perfection in a flavorful broth infused with ginger and garlic.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
For the Broth:
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Rice:
- 2 cups jasmine rice
- 4 cups water
- Chopped green onions, for garnish
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Pat chicken thighs dry, season with salt and pepper.
- Heat the Oil: Heat vegetable oil in a pot.
- Sear the Chicken: Sear chicken skin-side down until golden.
- Make the Sauce: Add soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger to the pot.
- Add Chicken Broth: Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Simmer: Reduce heat and simmer chicken for 20 minutes.
- Cook the Rice: Rinse rice, cook in water until fluffy.
- Prepare the Rice: Combine rice and water, cook until done.
- Thicken the Broth (Optional): Mix cornstarch with water and add to broth if desired.
- Garnish and Serve: Slice chicken, serve over rice, ladle broth, and garnish with green onions and cilantro.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness of the broth by adding more or less brown sugar.
- For a more intense ginger flavor, grate the ginger instead of mincing it.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Caramelised Soy Chicken, Garlic Ginger Broth, Jasmine Rice, Asian Chicken Recipe
