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Indulge in the ultimate comfort meal with this Caramelised Soy Chicken in Garlic Ginger Broth served over fluffy jasmine rice. The perfect harmony of savory and sweet flavors in a nourishing broth.

Ingredients

For the Caramelised Soy Chicken:

  • 4 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Rice:

  • 2 cups jasmine rice
  • 4 cups water
  • Chopped green onions, for garnish
  • Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prep the Chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the Oil: Heat vegetable oil in a pot.
  3. Sear the Chicken: Cook chicken until skin is crispy.
  4. Make the Sauce: Add soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger.
  5. Add Chicken Broth: Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  6. Simmer: Simmer chicken until cooked through.
  7. Cook the Rice: Rinse rice and cook until fluffy.
  8. Prepare the Rice: Combine rice and water, cook until done.
  9. Thicken the Broth (Optional): Mix cornstarch with water, stir into broth and cook until thickened.
  10. Garnish and Serve: Slice chicken, serve over rice, ladle broth, and garnish with green onions and cilantro.

Notes

  • You can adjust the sweetness of the broth by modifying the amount of brown sugar.
  • For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the broth.
  • Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables like bok choy or snow peas.

Nutrition

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