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Caramelised Soy Chicken in Garlic Ginger Broth with Rice

A deliciously rich and savory dish featuring tender chicken caramelized in a soy sauce glaze, served in a fragrant garlic ginger broth with fluffy rice.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Marinade
  • 4 pieces chicken thighs boneless, skinless
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Broth
  • 4 cups chicken broth low sodium
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 inch ginger fresh, grated
  • 2 scallions green onions chopped
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
Rice
  • 2 cups jasmine rice
  • 4 cups water
Garnish
  • 1/4 cup cilantro fresh, chopped
  • 1 lime lime cut into wedges

Method
 

Prepare the Marinade
  1. In a bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Mix well.
  2. Add chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Let marinate for at least 20 minutes.
Cook the Rice
  1. In a rice cooker or pot, combine jasmine rice and water. Cook according to rice cooker instructions or bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
Cook the Chicken
  1. In a frying pan over medium heat, add marinated chicken thighs and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until caramelized and cooked through.
Prepare the Broth
  1. In a large pot, combine chicken broth, minced garlic, grated ginger, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer.
  2. Add the cooked chicken thighs to the broth and let simmer for 10 minutes.
Serve
  1. In serving bowls, place a scoop of rice, ladle the broth with chicken over the rice, and garnish with chopped cilantro and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 2gSugar: 8g

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add vegetables like bok choy or mushrooms to the broth.

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