Caramelized Soy Chicken in Garlic Ginger Broth
A comforting bowl of rice topped with succulent chicken coated in a rich, caramelized sauce full of bold flavors.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs or drumsticks
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 cups rice
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Create the Marinade – In a bowl, mix soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and brown sugar to create a marinade.
- Marinate the Chicken – Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Sear the Chicken – In a pot, heat sesame oil and sear the chicken until golden brown.
- Add the Broth – Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Simmer to Perfection – Cook for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is tender.
- Prepare the Rice – Prepare rice according to package instructions.
- Final Assembly – Serve chicken over rice, spooning the broth over it, and garnish with green onions.
Notes
For deeper flavor, marinate the chicken longer. Add vegetables for extra flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 100mg