Caramelised Soy Chicken Broth (Print-Friendly Version)
Crispy-skinned chicken thighs in a savory soy-infused broth with aromatics, served over jasmine rice for the ultimate comfort dish.
# What You Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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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 minced fresh ginger
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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2 cups chicken broth
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1 tablespoon sesame oil
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1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional)
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Salt and pepper to taste
→ Rice
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2 cups jasmine rice
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4 cups water
→ Garnish
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Green onions, chopped
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Fresh cilantro leaves
# How to Make It:
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Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
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Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium-high heat.
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Place chicken thighs skin-side down in the hot oil. Cook undisturbed for 5-7 minutes until skin becomes golden and crispy.
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Flip chicken and add soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and minced ginger to the pot. Stir to combine ingredients.
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Pour chicken broth into the pot, ensuring chicken is submerged. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
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Reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer chicken for about 20 minutes until fully cooked and tender.
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While chicken simmers, rinse jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear. In a separate pot, combine rinsed rice with 4 cups water. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for 15-20 minutes until rice is fluffy and water is absorbed.
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For a thicker consistency, mix cornstarch with a small amount of water to form a slurry. Stir into the broth and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until thickened.
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Remove chicken from pot and allow to cool slightly before slicing. Serve chicken over rice, ladling the garlic-ginger broth over the top. Garnish with chopped green onions and fresh cilantro.
# Additional Tips:
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This comforting Asian-inspired dish combines caramelized chicken with a fragrant garlic-ginger broth for a complete meal.
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Allow the chicken to rest briefly before slicing for juicier results.