Description
Learn how to make a delicious Caramelised Soy Chicken in Garlic Ginger Broth with Rice. This easy recipe is perfect for a flavorful and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless chicken thighs
- – 2 tablespoons (30 ml) soy sauce
- – 1 tablespoon (15 ml) dark soy sauce
- – 1 tablespoon (15 ml) brown sugar
- – 1 tablespoon (15 ml) honey
- – 4 cloves garlic, minced
- – 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh ginger, grated
- – 1 tablespoon (15 ml) rice vinegar
- – 2 tablespoons (30 ml) vegetable oil
- – 2 cups (480 ml) chicken broth
- – 1 teaspoon (5 ml) sesame oil
- – 2 cups (480 ml) cooked white rice
- – Chopped green onions, for garnish
- – Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, dark soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, and rice vinegar to form the marinade.
- Soak the chicken thighs in the marinade for a minimum of 20 minutes.
- Warm vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken thighs on each side until they are caramelised and fully cooked. Then remove them from the pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for 1-2 minutes until they release their aroma.
- Add chicken broth and sesame oil to the skillet. Allow it to come to a simmer and reduce slightly.
- Cut the cooked chicken into slices and place them back into the broth to heat for 2-3 minutes.
- Serve the chicken and broth over bowls of cooked white rice.
- Top with chopped green onions and sesame seeds for garnish.
Notes
- Marinate chicken thighs longer for enhanced flavor, ideally overnight in the fridge.
- Add red pepper flakes or sriracha to the broth for a spicy kick.
- Thicken broth by mixing cornstarch with water and stirring into simmering broth.