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Caramelized Soy Chicken

A delicious and comforting dish of caramelized soy chicken in garlic ginger broth served over jasmine rice, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 580
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 500 g chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch ginger, minced
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 cup jasmine rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 green onions sliced for garnish
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix the soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, minced ginger, and brown sugar to create a marinade. Pour over the chicken pieces and let sit for about 10 minutes.
  3. Rinse 1 cup of jasmine rice under cold water. Boil it with 2 cups of water in a pot for about 15 minutes, fluffing with a fork once cooked.
Cooking
  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken along with the marinade and sauté until caramelized, about 7-10 minutes.
  2. Pour in the chicken broth and rice vinegar, stir, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
  3. Mix cornstarch with water and add to the pot. Stir well and let it cook for another 5 minutes until the broth thickens.
  4. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  5. Serve the caramelized soy chicken with broth over jasmine rice and garnish with sliced green onions.

Notes

For best flavor, serve immediately after cooking. Marination is key for flavor infusion.