Description
This Caramelised Soy Chicken in Garlic Ginger Broth with Rice is a flavorful, comforting dish featuring sweet soy-glazed chicken, fragrant garlic ginger broth, and fluffy jasmine rice. It’s perfect for weeknights, elegant dinners, or cozy nights in. Customizable, satisfying, and ready in under 40 minutes.
Ingredients
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For the Caramelised Soy Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce (optional)
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ½ tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 tbsp oil for frying
For the Garlic Ginger Broth:
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
- 3 cups chicken stock (low sodium)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 green onion, sliced (plus more for garnish)
For the Rice and Garnish:
- 1 ½ cups jasmine rice
- Sesame seeds
- Fresh coriander (optional)
- Chili flakes or chili oil (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Mix soy sauces, honey, vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger. Coat chicken and marinate for 15 minutes.
- Cook Chicken: Heat oil in a skillet and cook chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until caramelized and sticky. Set aside to rest.
- Make Broth: In a pot, heat sesame oil. Sauté garlic and ginger for 1 minute. Add stock, soy sauce, sugar, and simmer for 10–15 minutes. Stir in green onion.
- Cook Rice: Prepare jasmine rice as per package instructions. Fluff with a fork when done.
- Assemble Bowls: Slice chicken. In bowls, place rice, ladle over broth, and top with chicken slices. Garnish with sesame seeds, chili, and coriander.
Notes
- Marinate chicken for deeper flavor—even 15 minutes makes a difference.
- Use a simmer for the broth to avoid bitterness.
- Swap rice with noodles for variation.
- Leftovers keep best if stored separately.
- Add bok choy or spinach to the broth for a veggie boost.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Caramelised Soy Chicken, Garlic Ginger Broth, Rice Bowl Recipes, Asian Chicken Recipes, Comfort Food Bowls