Caramelised Soy Chicken Broth (Print Version)
Savory soy-glazed chicken with garlic ginger broth and jasmine rice delivers deep, aromatic comfort in every bite.
# Ingredients:
→ Main
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4 chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on
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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 ginger, minced
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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, for thickening)
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
→ Rice
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2 cups jasmine rice
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4 cups water
→ Garnish
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Chopped green onions
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Fresh cilantro
# Steps:
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Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
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Warm vegetable oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium-high heat.
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Arrange chicken thighs skin-side down in the hot oil. Cook undisturbed for 5–7 minutes until skin is golden and crispy.
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Flip chicken. Add soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and minced ginger directly to the pot. Stir gently to integrate flavours.
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Pour chicken broth into the pot to submerge chicken. Increase heat to bring to a gentle boil.
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Lower heat and cover. Simmer gently for 20 minutes until chicken is thoroughly cooked and tender.
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While chicken simmers, rinse jasmine rice in cold water until water runs clear.
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Combine rinsed rice and water in a separate pot. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for 15–20 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is fluffy.
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To thicken the broth, mix cornstarch with a small amount of water to create a slurry. Stir into the broth and cook 2–3 minutes until thickened.
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Transfer cooked chicken to a cutting board. Once slightly cooled, slice. Serve chicken over rice, spoon broth over the top, and garnish with green onions and cilantro.
# Notes:
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For the most aromatic rice, thoroughly rinse before cooking to remove excess starch.
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Allowing the chicken thighs to sear undisturbed ensures optimal crispness and deep flavor.