Soy Garlic Chicken (Printable Version)
Juicy soy-glazed chicken with a garlicky ginger broth over rice, perfect for a quick meal.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Marinade and Chicken
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6 skinless chicken thighs
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2 tsp sesame oil
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3 tbsp soy sauce
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5 g brown sugar
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2 smashed garlic cloves
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1 tsp grated fresh ginger
→ Broth with Garlic and Ginger
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4 cups low salt chicken broth
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1 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tbsp sesame oil
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1 tbsp brown sugar
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2 sliced garlic cloves
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Piece of ginger about 1 inch, cut into rounds
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1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water, if you want it thicker
→ Sides & Toppings
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2 cups cooked white rice
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Sesame seeds if you like
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Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
# Detailed Preparation Steps:
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Mix brown sugar, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger with the chicken thighs. Let it sit for at least half an hour so it soaks in the flavors.
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Preheat your air fryer to 193 degrees Celsius and make sure it’s ready before cooking.
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Cook chicken in the air fryer for 18 to 20 minutes turning once the halfway point hits until it looks golden and a bit crispy outside.
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Put the chicken broth, garlic slices, soy sauce, ginger rounds, sesame oil, and sugar in a saucepan then warm it up gently.
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Keep the broth simmering for 10 to 15 minutes so all those flavors come together nicely.
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If a thicker sauce sounds good to you, stir in the cornstarch mix and cook a couple more minutes till it’s just thicker.
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Pile cooked rice on plates, top with the crispy chicken, spoon over the broth, and sprinkle with scallions and sesame seeds if you like.
# Helpful Tips:
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Leaving the chicken in the marinade longer adds more depth to the taste.
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Feel free to tweak the brown sugar to make it sweeter or less so.
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Using broth with less salt helps you control the saltiness better.
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Fresh green onions and sesame seeds add a nice crunch and fresh flavor.