Description
This Air Fryer Garlic Ginger Soy Chicken is marinated in a rich sauce and served over rice with a flavorful broth, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 boneless chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 4 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, finely sliced
- 1-inch piece of ginger, sliced into coins
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening)
- 2 cups cooked white rice (or jasmine rice)
- Chopped scallions or spring onions (optional garnish)
- Sesame seeds (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Start by marinating the chicken thighs. In a medium bowl, mix together soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Add the chicken and coat it well. Cover and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours in the fridge. The longer it marinates, the richer the flavor.
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (193°C). Place the chicken thighs in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 18–20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is deeply golden and caramelised on the outside. Depending on your air fryer model, you may need to cook in batches.
- While the chicken cooks, prepare the broth. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the chicken broth, soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, sliced garlic, and ginger coins. Let the broth simmer gently for about 10–15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Optional: For a slightly thicker broth, stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for another 2–3 minutes until lightly thickened.
- Scoop hot rice into bowls. Slice or chop the caramelised soy chicken into bite-sized pieces and place on top of the rice. Ladle over the warm garlic ginger broth, making sure to get a bit of everything — the broth, the garlic slices, and the tender ginger pieces. Garnish with chopped scallions or sesame seeds if you like.
Notes
- This dish is best served hot, and you can adjust the marinating time for your desired flavor intensity.
- Feel free to add vegetables to the rice bowls for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg