Description
Discover how to make a mouthwatering Caramelised Soy Chicken in Garlic Ginger Broth with Rice Casserole. Perfect for a delicious and comforting meal!
Ingredients
- Beef thighs, bone-in and skin-on, 2 pounds (907 g) (about 900 grams)
- Soy sauce, 1/2 cup (120 ml) (120 milliliters)
- Brown sugar, 1/4 cup (60 ml) (50 grams)
- Garlic cloves, minced, 6 cloves
- Fresh ginger, minced, 1 tablespoon (15 ml) (about 15 grams)
- Beef broth, 4 cups (960 ml) (960 milliliters)
- Water, 2 cups (480 ml) (480 milliliters)
- Long grain white rice, 2 cups (480 ml) (370 grams)
- Vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons (30 ml) (30 milliliters)
- Green onions, sliced, 1/4 cup (60 ml) (about 30 grams)
- Salt, to taste
- Ground black pepper, to taste
- Sesame oil, 1 teaspoon (5 ml) (5 milliliters)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and minced ginger.
- Add chicken thighs to the marinade, turning to coat thoroughly.
- Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Add chicken thighs, skin-side down, searing until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
- Flip the chicken and sear the other side for an additional 3 minutes.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add chicken broth and water.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Add rice to the skillet, stirring to distribute evenly.
- Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste.
- Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, placing them on top of the rice.
- Cover the skillet with a lid or aluminum foil.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and absorbs most of the liquid.
- Remove from the oven and drizzle sesame oil over the chicken and rice.
- Sprinkle sliced green onions and chopped cilantro as garnish.
- Serve hot, ensuring each portion includes chicken and rice.
Notes
- Consider using bone-in chicken thighs with skin for a richer flavor and succulent dish.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste before baking for the perfect seasoning.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and drizzle extra sesame oil for added freshness and nutty flavor.
