Caramelised Soy Chicken Garlic Broth (Print)
Caramelised chicken thighs in soy, garlic, ginger broth over jasmine rice, garnished with herbs.
# Ingredients:
→ For the Chicken and Broth
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4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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3 tablespoons soy sauce
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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2 cups (480 ml) chicken broth
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1 tablespoon sesame oil
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1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
→ For the Rice
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2 cups (380 g) jasmine rice
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4 cups (960 ml) water
→ For Garnish
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Chopped green onions
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Fresh cilantro
# Steps:
01 -
Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
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Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken thighs skin-side down and cook without moving for 5-7 minutes until the skin is golden brown.
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Flip the chicken thighs. Add soy sauce, brown sugar, minced ginger, and minced garlic to the pan. Stir to blend the flavors around the chicken.
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Pour chicken broth and sesame oil into the pot. Ensure the chicken is mostly submerged, and bring to a gentle boil.
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Reduce heat to low, cover with a lid, and simmer the chicken for approximately 20 minutes until fully cooked and tender.
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While the chicken simmers, rinse jasmine rice under cold running water until the water runs clear.
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Combine rinsed rice and water in a separate pot. Bring to a boil, then cover and cook over low heat for 15-20 minutes until rice is fluffy and all liquid is absorbed.
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To thicken the broth, mix cornstarch with a small amount of cold water to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the broth, simmering for 2-3 additional minutes until thickened.
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Remove chicken from the pot and slice once slightly cooled. Serve over jasmine rice, spooning the garlic ginger broth on top. Garnish with chopped green onions and fresh cilantro.
# Notes:
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For deeper flavor, marinate chicken in soy sauce, ginger, and garlic for 30 minutes before cooking.