Caramelized Soy Chicken in Garlic Ginger Broth with Rice – A Bold, Comforting Bowl
Caramelized Soy Chicken in Garlic Ginger Broth with Rice is a savory-sweet skillet dinner featuring tender chicken simmered in rich broth with soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and served over fluffy rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into chunks
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2-inch fresh ginger, sliced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Cooked white rice, for serving
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional red chili flakes
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken pieces and sear for 4–5 minutes until browned on all sides.
- Reduce heat to medium and add onion, garlic, and ginger.
- Sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Sprinkle brown sugar over chicken and stir for 3 minutes until caramelized.
- Pour in soy sauce and dark soy sauce. Stir to coat chicken well.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cook for 10 minutes until chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Stir in sesame oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot over rice and garnish with green onions.
Notes
- Chicken thighs give the juiciest result.
- Add chili flakes for extra heat.
- Serve with steamed vegetables for a complete meal.