Description
Caramelised Soy Chicken in Garlic Ginger Broth with Rice is the ultimate comfort meal that delights the senses. This dish features juicy chicken thighs simmered in a fragrant garlic and ginger broth, enriched with savory soy sauce and a hint of sweetness from brown sugar. Served over fluffy jasmine rice, it’s perfect for cozy family dinners or casual gatherings with friends. The balance of flavors creates a warm, satisfying experience that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 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.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown chicken thighs skin-side down for 5-7 minutes until golden.
- Flip the chicken, then add soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Cover and simmer on low heat for 20 minutes until the chicken is tender.
- While the chicken cooks, rinse jasmine rice under cold water. Cook rice by combining with water in a separate pot; bring to boil, cover, and reduce heat to low for 15-20 minutes until fluffy.
- For thicker broth (optional), mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry and stir into the broth for an additional few minutes.
- Serve sliced chicken over rice with broth ladled on top; garnish with green onions and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate of chicken with rice (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 130mg