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Soy chicken and jasmine rice in a garlic ginger broth topped with sliced green onions

Soy Chicken in Garlic Ginger Broth with Jasmine Rice

Soy chicken in garlic ginger broth is a comforting, flavorful meal with tender caramelized chicken and a rich, savory broth served over fluffy jasmine rice. It is an easy choice for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 500 g boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1-inch piece fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Broth
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water, for mixing with cornstarch
Rice
  • 1 cup jasmine rice
  • 2 cups water, for cooking rice
Garnish
  • 2 green onions, sliced
Seasoning and Cooking
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil, for sautéing

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. In a bowl, stir together the soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and brown sugar. Add the chicken, coat thoroughly, and let it marinate for 10 minutes.
Cooking
  1. Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water becomes clear. Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a saucepan, add the rice, lower the heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the water has been absorbed. Fluff the cooked rice with a fork.
  2. Warm 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and sauté for 5–7 minutes, until caramelized and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F / 74°C.
  3. Add the chicken broth and rice vinegar to the pot. Bring the liquid to a boil, then lower the heat to maintain a simmer.
  4. Whisk the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water until smooth. Gradually stir the mixture into the simmering broth and cook for 5 minutes, stirring as needed, until the broth has thickened.
  5. Taste the chicken and broth, then add more salt or pepper if needed.
Serving
  1. Spoon the caramelized soy chicken and garlic ginger broth over the cooked jasmine rice.
  2. Finish each serving with sliced green onions.

Notes

For food safety, cook the chicken to an internal temperature of 165°F / 74°C.