Description
Embark on a culinary journey with this mouthwatering Caramelised Soy Chicken recipe, featuring juicy chicken thighs enveloped in a savory garlic ginger broth. The harmonious balance of sweet and salty flavors creates a dish that’s both comforting and sophisticated, perfect for impressing family and friends. This easy-to-make recipe is versatile enough to serve over rice or noodles and allows you to customize the sweetness and spice levels to suit your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 cup water or chicken stock
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger until combined.
- Add chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well-coated. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken thighs skin-side down and sear until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
- Pour any remaining marinade into the skillet along with water or chicken stock; bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and cook for 15-20 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove from heat; garnish with sliced green onions and cilantro before serving over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with broth (approx. 180g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 120mg