Description
A comforting and flavorful Caramelised Soy Chicken in Garlic Ginger Broth with Jasmine Rice, perfect for a cozy weeknight meal. This one-pot dish features juicy chicken thighs seared to golden perfection, simmered in a savory broth with aromatic ginger and garlic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces Chicken Thighs (Bone-in and skin-on)
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
- 1/2 cup Soy Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Ginger (Minced)
- 4 cloves Garlic (Minced)
- 4 cups Chicken Broth
- 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil (Optional)
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch (Optional)
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 2 cups Jasmine Rice
- 4 cups Water
- 2 cups Chopped Green Onions (for garnish)
- 1/2 cup Fresh Cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat dry and season both sides of chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- In a large pot, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Place chicken skin-side down and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Flip the chicken, then add soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and minced ginger. Stir to combine.
- Pour in chicken broth, ensuring the chicken is submerged. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Cover the pot, reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 20 minutes until the chicken is tender and juicy.
- While the chicken simmers, rinse jasmine rice until the water runs clear. In a separate pot, combine the rice with water and cook covered on low heat for 15-20 minutes until fluffy.
- If desired, mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water to create a slurry. Stir this into the simmering broth and cook for another few minutes until thickened.
- Slice the chicken after resting. Serve the Caramelised Soy Chicken over cooked jasmine rice with the garlic ginger broth.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and fresh cilantro. Drizzle with sesame oil if desired.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- If you have a sesame allergy, skip the sesame oil or replace it with additional vegetable oil.
- Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) for safety.
- Rinsing rice thoroughly helps create fluffy, non-sticky grains.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-pot
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg