Description
Sticky, savory, and swimming in aromatic garlic-ginger broth—this Caramelized Soy Chicken recipe is the ultimate comforting bowl.
Ingredients
500g boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1-inch piece of ginger, minced
1 tbsp brown sugar
3 cups chicken broth
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
1 cup jasmine rice
2 cups water (for rice)
2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Rinse jasmine rice until water runs clear, then cook with 2 cups water for 15 minutes.
2. Heat sesame oil in skillet; season chicken with salt and pepper.
3. Sear chicken thighs until golden, then add soy sauce, brown sugar, half garlic, and some ginger. Cook until caramelized.
4. In a pot, add chicken broth, remaining garlic and ginger, and rice vinegar. Simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Thicken broth with cornstarch slurry, whisking to avoid lumps.
6. Slice chicken and layer over rice in bowls.
7. Ladle hot broth over, garnish with green onions and optional sesame oil.
Notes
For best flavor, marinate chicken 20 minutes beforehand.
Keep broth separate when storing to preserve rice texture.
Use low-sodium broth if monitoring salt intake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 105mg