Description
This Caramelized Soy Chicken is sweet and savory, cooked in a rich garlic ginger broth and served over fluffy rice. Perfect for a cozy, comforting dinner, the chicken caramelizes beautifully for deep flavor that’s hard to resist.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts), cut into large chunks
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2-inch piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1–2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Cooked white rice, for serving
- Optional: red chili flakes or fresh chili
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken pieces and sear for 4–5 minutes until golden brown on all sides.
- Reduce heat to medium and add onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Sprinkle brown sugar over the chicken and stir continuously for about 3 minutes to caramelize.
- Pour in soy sauce and dark soy sauce, stirring well to coat the chicken.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Lower heat and cook for 10 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and flavors meld.
- Stir in sesame oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot over cooked white rice and garnish with green onions.
Notes
- Use tamari or coconut aminos for a gluten-free option.
- Chicken breasts may cook faster than thighs—adjust time as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired