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Caramelized Soy Chicken in Garlic Ginger Broth with Rice

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Caramelized Soy Chicken in Garlic Ginger Broth with Rice is a savory and sweet dish with caramelized chicken thighs, a fragrant garlic ginger broth, and fluffy rice. It’s a comforting, flavorful meal that’s quick and easy to make.

Ingredients

For the caramelized soy chicken:

4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts, if preferred)

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon honey

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1 teaspoon rice vinegar

1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for frying)

For the garlic ginger broth:

4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for a lighter version)

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 tablespoon ginger, freshly grated

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1 teaspoon honey

1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional, for heat)

Salt and pepper to taste

For serving:

1 1/2 cups jasmine rice (or any rice of choice)

Chopped green onions (for garnish)

Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)

Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Cook the rice: Cook rice according to package instructions and set aside.
  2. Caramelize the chicken: In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, and rice vinegar. Marinate chicken for at least 10 minutes. Heat oil in a large skillet and cook chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and caramelized. Set aside, keeping the marinade.
  3. Make the garlic ginger broth: In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and grated ginger for 1-2 minutes. Add chicken broth, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, and chili flakes (if using). Simmer for 5-7 minutes to meld flavors.
  4. Combine the chicken and broth: Slice the chicken and return it to the skillet with the broth. Simmer for 5 minutes to absorb the flavors.
  5. Serve: Spoon rice into bowls, top with chicken and broth, and garnish with green onions, cilantro, and sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

Use bone-in chicken for richer flavor and texture.

Add bok choy, spinach, or mushrooms to the broth for extra nutrition.

For a healthier twist, swap rice for brown rice or quinoa.

For extra umami, mix in a tablespoon of miso paste into the broth.

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