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Caramelised Soy Chicken in Garlic Ginger Broth with Rice

A cozy, flavor-forward bowl that pairs crispy chicken skin with a fragrant broth and fluffy jasmine rice, perfect for weeknights or impressing guests.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Comfort Food
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces 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 to taste salt and pepper, to taste
For the Rice
  • 2 cups jasmine rice
  • 4 cups water
For Garnish
  • to taste chopped green onions
  • to taste fresh cilantro

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the chicken dry and season them with salt and pepper.
  2. In a large pot or deep skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
  3. Place the seasoned chicken thighs skin-side down in the hot oil and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden and crispy.
Cooking
  1. Flip the chicken and add soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and minced ginger into the pot. Stir to combine.
  2. Pour in the chicken broth, ensuring the chicken is submerged, and bring to a gentle boil.
  3. Reduce the heat to low and allow the chicken to simmer for about 20 minutes, covered, until fully cooked and tender.
  4. While the chicken simmers, rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
  5. In a separate pot, combine rice and water, bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for 15-20 minutes until fluffy.
  6. If a thicker broth is desired, mix cornstarch with a little water to form a slurry and stir into the broth, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  7. Once the chicken is done, remove it from the pot, slice, and serve over rice with garlic-ginger broth ladled on top.
  8. Garnish with chopped green onions and fresh cilantro.

Notes

For best results, dry the chicken thoroughly before searing. Adjust sugar and soy sauce to taste for preferred sweetness or saltiness.