Caramelized Soy Chicken in Garlic Ginger Broth with Rice Recipe
A flavorful dish featuring caramelized soy chicken simmered in an aromatic garlic ginger broth, served over fragrant jasmine rice and garnished with green onions and sesame seeds. This recipe balances sweet and savory notes with tender chicken and a comforting broth, perfect for a wholesome meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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For the Chicken and Broth:
- 1 ½ lbs (700g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce (optional, for deeper color)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil or neutral oil
- 2 cups chicken broth or water
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar (optional)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For Serving:
- 2 cups cooked jasmine or long-grain rice
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Caramelized Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, brown sugar, and dark soy sauce if using. Stir until the sugar is dissolved to create a sweet and savory sauce that will flavor the chicken.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook for 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until the pieces are browned on all sides but not fully cooked. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the same pan. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, taking care not to burn them.
- Make the Broth: Pour in the chicken broth or water along with the caramelized sauce mixture. Stir everything to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Simmer the Chicken: Return the browned chicken pieces to the pan, submerge them in the broth, cover with a lid, and reduce the heat. Let simmer for 10-12 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Finish the Broth: Stir in the rice vinegar and sesame oil. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed to enhance the flavors.
- Serve: Spoon the cooked chicken and garlic ginger broth over the cooked jasmine rice. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Dark soy sauce is optional but adds a richer color and depth of flavor to the dish.
- Use either chicken thighs or breasts depending on your preference; thighs will yield a juicier texture.
- You can substitute chicken broth with water if desired, but broth adds more flavor.
- Adjust sweetness and saltiness by modifying the amounts of brown sugar and soy sauce according to taste.
- Garnishing with green onions and sesame seeds adds a fresh and nutty finish to the dish.
- This dish pairs well with steamed vegetables or a side salad for a complete meal.
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