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Delicious caramelized soy chicken served over rice in a bowl.

Caramelized Soy Chicken in Garlic Ginger Broth with Rice

A comforting meal featuring crispy chicken thighs, aromatic garlic-ginder broth, and fluffy jasmine rice, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on Bone-in adds flavor; boneless thighs can be used if preferred
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or neutral oil for high-heat searing
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce use low-sodium if watching salt
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar can swap for coconut sugar in a pinch
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • 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 rinsed until water runs clear
  • 4 cups water for the rice
For Garnish
  • Chopped green onions
  • Fresh cilantro

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat each chicken thigh dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat a large pot or deep skillet over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil.
Cooking the Chicken
  1. Place thighs skin-side down and press gently. Cook undisturbed for 5 to 7 minutes until deep golden and crisp.
  2. Flip the thighs, sprinkle brown sugar over the meat side, and pour soy sauce over each piece. Add minced garlic and ginger, stirring briefly.
  3. Pour chicken broth until thighs are mostly submerged, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to a soft simmer. Cover and cook for 18 to 22 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Cooking the Rice
  1. Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until it runs clear. Combine with 4 cups water in a separate pot.
  2. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes until tender and fluffy.
Finishing Touches
  1. If using, whisk cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry and stir it into the simmering broth, cooking for 1 to 2 minutes until thickened.
  2. Remove chicken to a cutting board to rest for 5 minutes, then stir in sesame oil into the broth.
  3. Slice or shred chicken as desired and serve over jasmine rice, ladling the garlic-ginger broth on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5g

Notes

For best texture, store rice separately from chicken and broth. Can be cooked ahead and stored for meal prep.

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