Go Back
–+ servings

Caramelized Soy Chicken in Garlic Ginger Broth with Rice

A comforting one-pot dish featuring tender chicken thighs caramelized in soy sauce and brown sugar, served in a fragrant garlic and ginger broth over rice.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Comfort Food
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the chicken marinade
  • 500 g boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
For the broth
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced or grated
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 green onions sliced for garnish
For serving
  • 1 cup jasmine or basmati rice
  • Vegetables (optional), such as bok choy or spinach Feel free to swap in your favorite veggies.

Method
 

Cooking the rice
  1. Begin by rinsing your rice under cold water to remove excess starch.
  2. Combine the rice with 2 cups of water in a pot.
  3. Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat. Cover and let simmer for about 15 minutes, or until perfectly cooked.
Marinating the chicken
  1. While the rice is cooking, mix the chicken pieces with soy sauce and brown sugar, marinating them for at least 10 minutes.
Cooking the chicken and broth
  1. In a large pot, heat the sesame oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the finely chopped onions, sautéing until they turn translucent.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the marinated chicken along with the sauce to the pot, cooking until it achieves a beautiful golden brown caramelization.
  5. Pour the chicken broth over the chicken, bringing it to a gentle simmer. Cook for about 10 minutes. If you’re adding vegetables, toss them in during the last few minutes of cooking.
Serving
  1. To serve, divide the cooked rice into bowls and ladle the rich broth and chicken over the top.
  2. Finish with a sprinkle of sliced green onions. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6g

Notes

This dish can be complemented with crispy spring rolls or sautéed greens. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days, or freeze for longer storage.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!