Description
A quick and comforting dish featuring chicken caramelized in soy sauce and brown sugar, served in a flavorful garlic ginger broth over rice.
Ingredients
- Chicken thighs or breasts
- Soy sauce
- Brown sugar
- Garlic, minced
- Fresh ginger, grated
- Chicken broth
- Rice (preferably jasmine or basmati)
- Green onions, sliced
- Vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Toss in the minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing until fragrant.
- Add the chicken, ensuring each piece is browned on all sides.
- Pour in the soy sauce and brown sugar, stirring to coat the chicken evenly.
- Incorporate the chicken broth, seasoning lightly with salt and pepper, and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Cover the pot and let it cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Prepare the rice according to package instructions.
- Serve the caramelised chicken over rice, garnished with fresh sliced green onions.
Notes
For vegetarian options, substitute chicken with tofu or a plant-based protein. Consider marinating the chicken for a few hours to enhance the flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Caramelised Soy Chicken, Garlic Ginger Broth, Quick Dinner Recipe, Weeknight Meal