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Caramelised Soy Chicken

Caramelised Soy Chicken: Your New Favorite Comfort Dish

Savor the rich flavors of Caramelised Soy Chicken in a cozy garlic ginger broth, making it your new favorite comfort dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Thighs bone-in and skin-on for maximum juiciness
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil or olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
For the Broth
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce consider low-sodium for a healthier option
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar or honey/maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger (minced) fresh preferred
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) use fresh for best results
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth or vegetable broth for a vegetarian option
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil or more vegetable oil if unavailable
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch optional for thickening
For Serving
  • 1 cup Jasmine Rice or basmati rice
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions chopped, can replace with chives
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Cilantro omit if disliked

Equipment

  • Large Heavy-Bottomed Pot
  • Separate Pot for Rice

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Caramelised Soy Chicken
  1. Begin by patting the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
  2. In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Sear the chicken thighs skin-side down for 5-7 minutes until golden brown, undisturbed.
  4. Flip the chicken, then add soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger, stirring to combine.
  5. Pour in chicken broth, ensuring chicken is submerged, and raise the heat to boil.
  6. Cover and simmer on low heat for approximately 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  7. Rinse jasmine rice under cold water to remove excess starch.
  8. In a separate pot, bring water to boil, add rinsed rice, cover, and reduce heat to simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  9. For thickening, mix cornstarch with cold water, stir into the pot, and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  10. Slice the chicken and serve over rice, pouring broth on top and garnishing with green onions and cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Ensure to pat chicken dry for maximum crispiness during cooking. Adjust seasonings to taste and rinse rice for fluffiness.

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