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Garlic Ginger Chicken Broth

Savory Garlic Ginger Chicken Broth for Cozy Nights

Delight in this Garlic Ginger Chicken Broth, a cozy soup perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Thighs or drumsticks/breasts can be used
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil can use olive or sesame oil
For the Broth
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce low-sodium is healthier
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar or honey/coconut sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger fresh grated or ground can substitute
  • 4 cloves Garlic freshly minced or garlic powder
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian option
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil optional
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch optional for thickening
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Rice
  • 1 cup Jasmine Rice or basmati/brown rice
  • 2 cups Water for cooking the rice
For Garnishing
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Green Onions
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Cilantro or parsley

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep the chicken by patting dry and seasoning with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  3. Sear the chicken thighs skin-side down for 5 to 7 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Flip the chicken and add soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger to the pot.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a rolling boil.
  6. Reduce heat to low and cover, letting it simmer for about 20 minutes.
  7. Cook the jasmine rice according to the package instructions.
  8. If desired, mix cornstarch with water and stir into broth to thicken.
  9. Slice the chicken and serve over the jasmine rice, garnishing with green onions and cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftover broth in an airtight container for up to 3 days. The flavors intensify when stored overnight.

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