One-Bowl Caramelised Soy Chicken with Rice
Sticky caramelised soy-glazed chicken served over rice and surrounded by aromatic garlic ginger broth. Comforting, bold, and deeply satisfying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
1½ lbs boneless chicken thighs
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp rice vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
1½ cups uncooked jasmine rice
4 cups chicken broth
2 cloves garlic (for broth), smashed
1 tbsp sliced ginger (for broth)
Scallions, sliced
Optional: sesame seeds, chili flakes, bok choy, sesame oil
Instructions
- Cook rice and keep warm.
- Sear chicken in oil 3–4 mins per side. Remove.
- Add soy, honey, vinegar, garlic, and ginger to pan. Stir and simmer.
- Return chicken, simmer 10–12 mins until glazed and sticky.
- In another pot, simmer broth with garlic, ginger, scallion tops for 10 mins.
- Add greens if using.
- Assemble bowls with rice, chicken, broth, and garnishes.
- Serve hot.
Notes
Sub tamari for gluten-free. Use chicken breast if preferred. Add chili for heat. Broth and chicken can be made ahead.