Description
A comforting and flavorful dish of Caramelised Soy Chicken in a fragrant Garlic Ginger Broth served over fluffy jasmine rice, garnished with fresh green onions and cilantro.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 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
For Garnish:
- Chopped green onions
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Pat dry the chicken thighs and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat the Oil: Heat vegetable oil in a pot over medium-high heat.
- Sear the Chicken: Sear chicken thighs skin-side down until golden and crispy.
- Make the Sauce: Add soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic to the pot with the chicken.
- Add Chicken Broth: Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Simmer: Reduce heat and simmer chicken for 20 minutes.
- Cook the Rice: Rinse jasmine rice and cook in water until fluffy.
- Prepare the Rice: Combine rinsed rice and water, boil, then simmer until cooked.
- Thicken the Broth (Optional): Mix cornstarch with water, add to broth, and cook until thickened.
- Garnish and Serve: Slice chicken, serve over rice, ladle broth, and garnish with green onions and cilantro.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness and saltiness of the dish according to your preference.
- For extra heat, add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes or a drizzle of chili oil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Caramelised Soy Chicken, Garlic Ginger Broth, Jasmine Rice, Asian Chicken Recipe
