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Caramelized Soy Chicken in Garlic Ginger Broth Made Easy!

A delicious and easy recipe for caramelized soy chicken in a flavorful garlic ginger broth served with jasmine rice.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds chicken thighs boneless and skinless
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 cups jasmine rice
  • 2 green onions sliced (for garnish)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine the soy sauce and brown sugar. Add the chicken thighs and marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator for more flavor.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade (reserve the marinade) and sear the chicken thighs for about 5 minutes on each side, until browned. Remove the chicken and set aside.
  3. In the same pot, add the minced garlic and ginger. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the reserved marinade, chicken broth, water, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
  5. Return the chicken to the pot, cover, and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  6. While the chicken is cooking, prepare the jasmine rice according to package instructions.
  7. Once the chicken is done, remove it from the pot and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
  8. Serve the sliced chicken over a bed of jasmine rice, ladle the garlic ginger broth over the top, and garnish with sliced green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes or sliced fresh chilies to the broth.
  • You can substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts for a leaner option, but adjust the cooking time as breasts may cook faster.

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