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Caramelised Soy Chicken in Garlic Ginger Broth with Rice

Caramelised Soy Chicken in Garlic Ginger Broth with Rice Bliss

This Caramelised Soy Chicken in Garlic Ginger Broth with Rice is a comforting and simple meal that brings warmth and flavor to your table.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Thighs bone-in, skin-on recommended
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Broth
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar honey can be used as substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger minced
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2-3 cups Chicken Broth low-sodium preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil optional
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch optional for thickening
For the Rice
  • 1 cup Jasmine Rice
  • 4 cups Water
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Green Onions
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Cilantro

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Prep the Chicken: Pat chicken thighs dry and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  2. Heat the Oil: In a large pot, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Sear the Chicken: Cook chicken thighs skin-side down for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Make the Sauce: Flip chicken, add soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger. Stir to combine.
  5. Add Broth: Add enough chicken broth to submerge the chicken. Bring to a gentle boil.
  6. Simmer: Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until chicken is tender.
  7. Cook Rice: Rinse jasmine rice and cook with water in a separate pot until fluffy.
  8. Thicken Broth (Optional): Mix cornstarch with water and stir into broth to thicken.
  9. Garnish and Serve: Slice chicken and serve over rice, garnished with green onions and cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, rinse rice until water runs clear and follow ingredient proportions carefully.

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