Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Caramelised Soy Chicken in a fragrant Garlic Ginger Broth served over fluffy jasmine rice. This comforting dish is a perfect balance of savory and sweet, with tender chicken infused with Asian-inspired aromatics.
Ingredients
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 chicken thighs dry, season with salt and pepper.
- Heat the Oil: In a pot, heat vegetable oil.
- Sear the Chicken: Sear chicken skin-side down until crispy.
- Make the Sauce: Add soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger.
- Add Chicken Broth: Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Simmer: Cover and simmer chicken for 20 minutes.
- Cook the Rice: Rinse rice, cook with water until fluffy.
- Thicken the Broth: Optional step to thicken broth with cornstarch.
- Garnish and Serve: Slice chicken, serve over rice with broth. Garnish with green onions and cilantro.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness of the dish by varying the amount of brown sugar added.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bok choy or mushrooms for extra flavor and nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 545 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1120mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
