Description
This recipe features succulent caramelized soy chicken simmered in a flavorful garlic ginger broth, served with fluffy jasmine rice. It’s a delicious and comforting meal with a perfect balance of savory and sweet flavors.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For Serving:
- 2 cups jasmine rice
- 4 cups water
- Chopped green onions, for garnish
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic. Add chicken thighs and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Sear the chicken: Heat oil in a skillet, sear chicken until browned on both sides.
- Add broth and simmer: Pour in chicken broth, sesame oil, and cornstarch. Simmer until chicken is cooked through.
- Cook the rice: In a separate pot, cook jasmine rice according to package instructions.
- Serve: Plate the rice, top with chicken and broth. Garnish with green onions and cilantro.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less brown sugar.
- For a thicker sauce, increase the amount of cornstarch.
- Feel free to add vegetables like bok choy or snap peas for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg