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Soy Chicken in Garlic Ginger Broth with Rice

Savory Soy Chicken in Garlic Ginger Broth with Rice Bliss

Discover the comforting depths of Soy Chicken in Garlic Ginger Broth with Rice, a heartwarming dish perfect for family gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Thighs Bone-in, skin-on
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil Can substitute with sesame oil
For the Broth
  • 1/3 cup Soy Sauce Key ingredient
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar For sweetness balance
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Freshly minced
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth Low-sodium preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil Optional
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Optional for thickening
For Seasoning
  • Salt To taste
  • Black Pepper To taste
For the Rice
  • 1 cup Jasmine Rice Fluffy and fragrant
  • 1.5 cups Water For cooking rice
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Green Onions For freshness
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Cilantro Or parsley as a substitute

Equipment

  • large pot or skillet
  • separate pot for rice

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry and season with salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  3. Sear the chicken thighs skin-side down for 5-7 minutes, then flip and sear the other side for another 5 minutes.
  4. Add soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger, stirring to combine.
  5. Pour in chicken broth, ensuring chicken is submerged, then bring to a gentle boil.
  6. Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for about 20 minutes.
  7. Rinse jasmine rice under cold water, combine with water, then bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to cook for 15-20 minutes.
  8. If desired, mix cornstarch with water to form a slurry and stir into the broth for thickening.
  9. Slice the cooked chicken and serve over rice, ladling the broth over and garnishing with green onions and cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For customizable flavor, add vegetables like bok choy or bell peppers. Ensure chicken skin is dry before searing for crispiness.

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