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Caramelised Soy Chicken in Garlic Ginger Broth with Rice

A delightful dish that combines caramelized chicken with a rich garlic ginger broth served over rice, perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Comfort Food
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the broth
  • 10 g Fresh Ginger Adds a zesty warmth to the broth.
  • 10 cloves Garlic Lends depth with its sweet and savory notes.
  • 700 ml Chicken Stock Provides a rich base for the broth.
  • 5 Spring Onions Offer a fresh crunch and color contrast.
For the chicken
  • 8 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs Perfect for caramelizing and soaking up sauces.
  • 3 tbsp Kecap Manis Adds a unique umami flavor.
  • Ground White Pepper Adds a gentle heat.
  • 30 ml Neutral Oil Essential for frying.
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil Adds a nutty richness.
  • 2 tsp Toasted Sesame Seeds Add crunch when sprinkled on top.
For serving
  • 70 ml Water Used to adjust the marinade and sauce consistency.
  • 1 Cucumber Balances the dish and adds freshness.
  • 500 g Cooked Rice Absorbs the delicious broth.
  • Sambal For serving; adds spice.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Bash the fresh ginger and garlic cloves together, then transfer to a saucepan with the chicken stock. Heat over medium to meld flavors.
  2. Trim and slice spring onions; add the whites to the simmering stock.
  3. Marinate chicken thighs with kecap manis, salt, and ground white pepper. Set aside.
Cooking
  1. In a frying pan, heat neutral oil over high heat. Sauté spring onion greens until wilted; set aside.
  2. Add marinated chicken to the pan, cooking until caramelized (7-8 minutes). Pour in reserved marinade and water, stirring until the sauce thickens.
  3. Thinly slice the cucumber and season with salt; reheat your cooked rice.
Serving
  1. Divide hot rice into bowls. Ladle garlic ginger broth over rice, topped with caramelized chicken and cucumber. Drizzle with sambal and sesame spring onion oil.

Notes

For deeper flavor, marinate chicken for a few hours. Always adjust seasoning in the broth to taste. For crispier chicken, sear it before adding the marinade.