Caramelised Soy Chicken in Garlic Ginger Broth with Rice
Enjoy a heartwarming bowl of Caramelised Soy Chicken in Garlic Ginger Broth with Rice: An Incredible Comfort Meal that’s perfect for weeknight dinners!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 4 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cups jasmine rice
- 4 cups water
- Chopped green onions for garnish
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Pat chicken thighs dry and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large pot, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Sear chicken skin-side down for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip the chicken, add soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger; stir gently.
- Pour in chicken broth, ensuring the chicken is submerged. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Cook jasmine rice according to package instructions while the chicken simmers.
- If desired, thicken the broth with cornstarch slurry towards the end of cooking.
- Serve sliced chicken over rice, ladling aromatic broth on top. Garnish with green onions and cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 585
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 970mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 116mg