Description
Golden, sticky chicken glazed in caramelized soy sauce, simmered in a fragrant garlic-ginger broth and served over soft white rice. This comforting Asian-inspired dish blends sweet, savory, and aromatic flavors into a cozy, restaurant-quality meal that’s easy enough for weeknights.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breast), cut into large chunks
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp kecap manis (or 1 tbsp brown sugar + 1 tsp soy)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or lime juice)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
For the Broth:
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 2-inch piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp chili garlic paste (optional)
- ½ tsp sugar (optional)
To Serve:
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- 2 green onions, sliced thin
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, kecap manis, vinegar, and cornstarch. Toss chicken in the mixture and marinate 10–15 minutes.
2. In a pot, combine chicken stock, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, and chili paste. Simmer 10–12 minutes. Strain if desired.
3. Rinse 1½ cups rice and cook with 3 cups water until tender (12–15 minutes). Let rest 10 minutes.
4. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer. Sear 2–3 minutes per side until golden and caramelized.
5. Deglaze the pan with ½ cup broth, scraping browned bits. Reduce until glossy.
6. Serve rice in bowls, top with chicken, ladle hot broth over, and garnish with green onions, cilantro, and lime.
Notes
Pat chicken dry before searing for the best caramelization.
For richer flavor, add a splash of kecap manis or honey at the end.
Store broth, rice, and chicken separately to maintain texture.
This dish freezes beautifully for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1180mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg