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Caramelised Soy Chicken in Garlic Ginger Broth with Rice

A comforting dish featuring tender chicken caramelised in soy sauce, served in a fragrant garlic ginger broth with fluffy rice.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Marinade
  • 4 pieces Chicken Thighs boneless and skinless
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce low sodium preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar for caramelisation
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
Broth Ingredients
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth or vegetable broth
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 inch Ginger fresh, grated
  • 2 stalks Green Onions sliced
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground
Rice
  • 2 cups Jasmine Rice or any long-grain rice
  • 4 cups Water

Method
 

Prepare the Rice
  1. Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine the rice and water in a rice cooker and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  2. Once cooked, fluff the rice with a fork and set aside.
Marinate the Chicken
  1. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil. Add the chicken thighs and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken thighs and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until caramelised and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Make the Broth
  1. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add sliced green onions and black pepper.
Combine and Serve
  1. Return the caramelised chicken to the skillet and let it simmer in the broth for an additional 5 minutes.
  2. Serve the chicken and broth over a bed of jasmine rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 2gSugar: 5g

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a splash of lime juice before serving.

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