Description
A comforting dish featuring tender chicken thighs marinated in soy sauce and brown sugar, then simmered in a ginger-infused broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lbs boneless chicken thighs, skin-on
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil (such as avocado or sunflower oil)
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
- Chopped scallions (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (optional)
- Steamed greens or bok choy (optional)
Instructions
- Start by patting your chicken thighs dry. In a small bowl, mix 3 tablespoons of soy sauce and 2 tablespoons of brown sugar. Rub this mixture over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well coated. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes (or up to an hour if you have the time).
- Heat a tablespoon of neutral oil in a skillet or air fryer-safe pan over medium-high heat. Place the chicken thighs skin-side down and sear until the skin turns golden brown and slightly crispy, about 4–5 minutes. Flip and sear the other side for another 3–4 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, lower the heat to medium. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing until fragrant (about 1 minute). Pour in the chicken stock, soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil. Stir gently, scraping up any browned bits from the pan—that’s where the flavor lives.
- Return the chicken to the pan, nestling it into the broth. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15–20 minutes. If you prefer a slightly thicker broth, stir in a teaspoon of cornstarch dissolved in water during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Spoon the fragrant broth and chicken over a bowl of warm rice. Garnish with chopped scallions, sesame seeds, or a side of steamed greens. The caramelised soy chicken shines against the backdrop of the gingery broth—each bite is packed with bold, comforting flavor.
Notes
- For best results, marinate the chicken longer if possible.
- Feel free to adjust the thickness of the broth by adding more or less cornstarch as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg