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Colorful plate of caramelised soy chicken topped with glossy sauce, surrounded by fragrant garlic and ginger broth, served over fluffy white rice with garnishes of green onions and sesame seeds, styled elegantly on a rustic wooden table

Sweet and Savory Caramelised Soy Chicken with Garlic Ginger Broth and Fluffy Rice

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A savory and sweet soy chicken cooked to perfection in a fragrant garlic ginger broth, served over fluffy rice for a complete comforting meal.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 4 skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 cup jasmine rice
  • Green onions and sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook the rice according to package instructions and set aside.
  2. In a bowl, mix soy sauce and honey. Marinate chicken in half of this mixture for 15 minutes.
  3. In a large skillet, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes each side.
  4. Add garlic, ginger, and remaining marinade to the skillet. Cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Pour in chicken broth, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Serve the chicken over rice, spooning broth over the top. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

  • Adjust sweetness by adding more or less honey.
  • Serve with steamed vegetables for added nutrition.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: gluten-free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 450 Kcal
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg