Description
A delightful blend of savory and sweet, this Caramelized Soy Chicken simmers in a rich garlic-ginger broth, served over fluffy rice.
Ingredients
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- 4 chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 cup rice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce and brown sugar until dissolved. Add the chicken thighs and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat. Add marinated chicken thighs and sear until caramelized on both sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add minced garlic and grated ginger; sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Return the chicken to the pot and let it simmer for about 20 minutes.
- While the chicken simmers, cook rice according to package instructions.
- Serve the chicken in the broth over rice, garnished with chopped green onions. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
For deeper flavors, marinate the chicken overnight. Can be made vegetarian by substituting chicken with tofu or tempeh.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg