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Caramelised Soy Chicken in Garlic Ginger Broth with Rice

Caramelised Soy Chicken in Garlic Ginger Broth with Rice Delight

This Caramelised Soy Chicken in Garlic Ginger Broth with Rice is a family-friendly dish bursting with Asian-inspired flavors.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs Tender and juicy
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce Tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil Can replace with vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar Coconut sugar is a great alternative
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger Minced
For the Broth
  • 4 cups chicken broth Low sodium recommended
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar Apple cider vinegar can be used
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch For thickening
  • Salt To taste
  • Pepper To taste
For the Rice
  • 1 cup jasmine rice Can swap for basmati
  • 2 cups water For cooking rice
For Garnishing
  • 2 stalks green onions Sliced, optional but recommended

Equipment

  • Medium-sized pot
  • large pot
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the chicken by cutting into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Marinate the chicken in soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and brown sugar for at least 10 minutes.
  3. Rinse jasmine rice under cold water. Cook in boiling water for about 15 minutes until fluffy.
  4. Sauté marinated chicken in a large pot over medium-high heat until caramelised, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Pour chicken broth and rice vinegar into the pot and bring to a gentle boil, then simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Create a cornstarch slurry and add to the broth, stirring continuously until thickened, about 5 minutes.
  7. Adjust seasoning of the broth with salt, pepper, and more brown sugar if desired.
  8. Fold in the cooked rice and let soak in the broth for a couple of minutes before serving.
  9. Ladle the dish over bowls of rice and garnish with green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is customizable; feel free to add seasonal vegetables for additional nutrients.

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