Description
Caramelised Soy Chicken in Garlic Ginger Broth with Rice is a heartwarming dish that beautifully marries savory flavors and comforting textures. This quick one-pot meal is perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, offering a delightful experience for all palates. With tender chicken thighs marinated in a rich blend of soy sauce, garlic, and ginger, and served over fluffy jasmine rice in a nourishing broth, it’s sure to impress your family and friends. The aromatic notes of garlic and ginger elevate this dish, transforming simple ingredients into an extraordinary dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece of ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (for thickening)
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 2 cups water (for rice)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- Marinate chicken with soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and brown sugar for 10 minutes.
- Rinse rice under cold water; boil with water in a saucepan until absorbed (15 minutes).
- Sauté marinated chicken in a pot until caramelised (5-7 minutes).
- Add chicken broth and rice vinegar; bring to boil then simmer.
- Thicken broth with cornstarch mixture while stirring for another 5 minutes.
- Serve over jasmine rice and garnish with sliced green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg