Description
Caramelised Soy Chicken in Garlic Ginger Broth with Rice is a comforting, flavor-packed dinner featuring juicy chicken thighs glazed with soy sauce and simmered in an aromatic garlic ginger broth, all served over fluffy jasmine rice. Perfect for busy weeknights or when you’re craving bold Asian-inspired flavors at home!
Ingredients
4 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 and pepper, to taste
2 cups jasmine rice
4 cups water
Chopped green onions, for garnish
Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Place chicken thighs skin-side down. Sear for 5-7 minutes, without moving, until the skin is golden and crispy.
Flip the chicken. Add soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger. Stir gently to coat the chicken.
Pour in chicken broth, ensuring chicken is submerged. Bring to a gentle boil.
Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through and tender.
Meanwhile, rinse jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear.
In a separate pot, combine rice and water. Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat to low, and cook 15-20 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is fluffy.
If desired, mix cornstarch with a splash of water to make a slurry. Stir into the broth and simmer 2-3 minutes until thickened.
Remove chicken, slice, and serve over rice. Spoon garlic ginger broth over the top. Garnish with chopped green onions and cilantro.
Notes
Want extra heat? Add red pepper flakes or sriracha to the broth for a spicy twist.
You can swap chicken thighs for boneless, skinless thighs or breasts, but adjust cooking times to prevent overcooking.
Fresh herbs like basil can be used instead of cilantro if preferred.
Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently and add a splash of broth if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop, Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian , Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 1270 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 62 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg