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Caramelised Soy Chicken in Garlic Ginger Broth with Rice

Caramelised Soy Chicken in Garlic Ginger Broth with Rice Delight

Enjoy a comforting bowl of Caramelised Soy Chicken in Garlic Ginger Broth with Rice, a flavorful and easy weeknight dinner option.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
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
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil can substitute with canola or peanut oil
For the Broth
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce low-sodium is healthier option
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar or honey/maple syrup if needed
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger (Minced) fresh ginger preferred
  • 4 cloves Garlic (Minced) or garlic powder in a pinch
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth low-sodium store-bought or homemade
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil omit if unavailable
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch optional for thickening
  • to taste Salt adjust based on soy sauce
  • to taste Pepper adjust based on soy sauce
For Serving
  • 2 cups Jasmine Rice can substitute with basmati
  • 4 tablespoons Chopped Green Onions or chives
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro optional

Equipment

  • Large pot or deep skillet
  • Separate pot for rice

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Start by patting the chicken thighs dry and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  3. Sear chicken thighs skin-side down for 5-7 minutes, then flip and sear for another 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and ginger to the pot; stir to combine.
  5. Pour in chicken broth to cover chicken halfway and bring to a gentle boil.
  6. Cover and simmer the chicken on low for about 20 minutes until cooked through.
  7. While the chicken simmers, rinse jasmine rice under cold water until clear, then cook with water and salt until fluffy.
  8. If desired, thicken broth with a cornstarch slurry and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  9. Serve chicken over jasmine rice, ladle broth over, and garnish with green onions and cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, monitor broth simmering and adjust seasoning gradually throughout the cooking process.

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