Caramelised Soy Chicken Garlic Ginger (Print-Friendly Version)
Succulent soy-glazed chicken in aromatic garlic ginger broth, served over rice for a comforting, satisfying meal.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ For the Chicken
01 -
4 pieces Chicken Thighs, bone-in and skin-on
02 -
2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
→ For the Broth
03 -
1/2 cup Soy Sauce or tamari
04 -
2 tablespoons Brown Sugar
05 -
2 tablespoons Minced Ginger, fresh recommended
06 -
4 cloves Minced Garlic, fresh
07 -
4 cups Low-sodium Chicken Broth
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1 tablespoon Sesame Oil (optional)
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1 tablespoon Cornstarch (optional)
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Salt and Pepper, to taste
→ For the Rice
11 -
2 cups Jasmine Rice
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4 cups Water
→ For Garnish
13 -
2 cups Chopped Green Onions
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1/2 cup Fresh Cilantro
# How to Make It:
01 -
Pat dry and season both sides of chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
02 -
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.
03 -
Flip chicken and add soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger. Stir to combine.
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Pour in chicken broth, ensuring the chicken is submerged. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for about 20 minutes until chicken is tender.
05 -
Rinse rice until water runs clear, combine with water, and cook covered on low heat.
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If desired, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Stir into the broth and cook until thickened.
07 -
Slice the chicken after resting. Serve over rice with broth, garnishing with green onions and cilantro.