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Caramelized Soy Chicken in Garlic Ginger Broth with Rice

Tender caramelized soy chicken simmered in a garlic ginger broth, served over fluffy rice for a comforting and flavorful meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: Asian, Fusion
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken & Marinade
  • 2 lbs boneless chicken thighs skin-on preferred
  • 4 tbsp soy sauce regular or low-sodium
  • 2 tbsp dark soy sauce optional, adds color
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar or honey
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
Broth & Rice
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp ginger freshly grated
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups cooked jasmine rice or short-grain rice
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil for searing
  • 4 stalks green onions chopped, for garnish
  • 1 tsp chili flakes optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Skillet or pan
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Measuring cups & spoons

Method
 

  1. Whisk together soy sauces, brown sugar, sesame oil, and vinegar. Marinate chicken for at least 20 minutes.
  2. Heat oil in skillet, sear chicken skin-side down until caramelized, about 4-5 minutes per side.
  3. Remove chicken, then sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant.
  4. Pour in chicken broth, scraping up caramelized bits. Simmer 10 minutes.
  5. Return chicken to skillet, simmer in broth 10 minutes until tender and fully cooked.
  6. Spoon rice into bowls, slice chicken, arrange on top, ladle broth around, and garnish with green onions.

Notes

Can be made ahead; flavors deepen overnight. Great for meal prep.