Caramelised Soy Chicken Recipe: Garlic Ginger Broth
Sticky caramelised soy-glazed chicken simmered in a fragrant garlic ginger broth. A sweet-savory Southeast Asian-inspired dish that’s perfect over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 2 lbs chicken thighs or drumsticks
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 tbsp brown sugar or palm sugar
- 4 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1-inch ginger, sliced
- 1 tbsp oil
- Optional: 1 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar
For the Broth:
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1-inch ginger, sliced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Optional: chili flakes, lime juice
Instructions
- Marinate chicken (optional) in soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and sugar for 30 minutes.
- Sear chicken in oil until browned. Remove excess fat if needed.
- Add sugar, garlic, and ginger to the pan and let caramelize.
- Stir in soy sauce and water. Simmer chicken for 15–20 minutes until glazed.
- Meanwhile, simmer broth ingredients in a saucepan for 15 minutes. Strain if desired.
- Serve chicken with broth, rice or noodles, and garnish with herbs.
Notes
Use skin-on chicken for richer flavor. Coconut sugar or palm sugar can be substituted. Finish with chili oil or lime for added brightness.