Caramelised Soy Chicken in Garlic Ginger Broth with Rice
A delightful blend of salty and sweet, this Caramelised Soy Chicken comes in a fragrant garlic ginger broth, served over fluffy rice. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Dairy-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs (skin-on, bone-in)
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked rice (jasmine or basmati)
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil (vegetable or canola)
- 2 green onions, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat and sear chicken thighs skin-side down until golden and crisp.
- Flip the chicken and add soy sauce and brown sugar. Simmer until the chicken is glazed and caramelised.
- Add minced garlic and ginger, stirring lightly to release the amazing aroma and flavor.
- Pour in chicken broth and simmer gently until the chicken is cooked through and tender (about 25–30 minutes).
- Meanwhile, cook the rice separately.
- To serve, place rice in bowls, top with chicken and ladle over garlic-ginger broth.
- Garnish with chopped green onions if desired.
Notes
Pair with fresh steamed vegetables for extra nutrition. Consider a scoop of dairy-free coconut ice cream for dessert.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg