Honey Soy Glazed Chicken with Garlic Ginger Brothy Rice
Honey Soy Glazed Chicken with Garlic Ginger Broth is a cozy brothy rice bowl with sticky glazed chicken, aromatic broth, and veggies—easy, comforting, and full of flavor.
Inspired by the viral brothy rice recipe trend, this Honey Soy Glazed Chicken with Garlic Ginger Broth brings together sticky caramelized chicken and cozy brothy rice for the ultimate weeknight comfort meal. It’s simple, nourishing, full of flavor, and comes together in under 30 minutes.
If you’re looking for more comforting rice bowl recipes, check out my Japanese Beef Rice Bowl, Garlic Butter Salmon Rice Bowls, and Mongolian Beef Rice Bowl Recipe.
What Is Brothy Rice
Brothy rice has been trending on TikTok and the internet lately, because it’s the coziest food trend to hit the internet—simple, warm, and incredibly satisfying. It’s somewhere between a soup and a rice bowl, where fragrant broth is poured over cooked rice. The rice soaks up the broth just enough to soften without losing texture. This recipe is my take on the trend: golden, honey soy–glazed chicken served over jasmine rice with a deeply aromatic garlic ginger broth poured right on top.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Comforting, cozy, and incredibly flavorful.
- Uses simple ingredients you likely already have.
- Perfect for busy weeknights and cold-weather meals.
- Inspired by the viral brothy rice trend, but made even better with a warm homemade broth and sticky glazed chicken.
- Family-friendly and customizable.
Ingredients
You’ll need the following ingredients to make the Best Honey Soy Glazed Chicken and Garlic Ginger Broth:
- Skin-On Chicken Thighs: I used skin-on chicken in this recipe because the it is more tender and the skin crisp up beatifully.
- Cornstarch: helps the chicken get crispy and golden brown.
- Neutral Oil: for panfrying
- Chicken Bone Broth: I used store-bought high protein chicken bone broth, but you can also use homemade bone broth or any broth of your choice.
- Garlic & Ginger: The aromatic ingredients of the soup, don’t skip these!
See recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
How to Make Honey Soy Glazed Chicken
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat chicken thighs dry. Season with salt and black pepper, then coat both sides with cornstarch.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat neutral oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and fry until both sides are golden brown.
- Make the Glaze: In the same pan, add garlic, light soy sauce, honey, and oyster sauce. Stir and let simmer for 30 seconds.
- Coat the Chicken: Add the chicken back in and cook for 2–3 minutes until sticky, glossy, and fully coated.
How to Make Garlic Ginger Broth
In a pot, add chicken broth, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, salt, and optional chicken bouillon. Let it gently simmer for 5–6 minutes until fragrant.
Assemble the Rice Bowls
In a plate or bowl, add a scoop of rice, then pour the garlic ginger broth over the rice. Slice the chicken into strips, then top it on top of the rice, along with bok choy. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve warm and enjoy!
Optional Add-Ons: Soft-boiled eggs, fried eggs, kimchi, pickled vegetables
Substitutions & Variations
- Chicken Thighs – you can also use chicken breasts, salmon, or tofu.
- Chicken Broth – you can use either homemade broth or store-bought broth. You can also substitute for vegetable broth or any other broth you like.
- Jasmine Rice – any white long grain or short grain rice will work in this recipe. You can also use brown rice.
- Bok Choy – spinach, cabbage, broccoli, mushroom are all great veggie options.
How to Store and Reheat
To Store: Store the leftover chicken, broth, and rice separately for best texture. Refrigerate in airtight containers for up to 3–4 days.
To Reheat: once reheated, assemble your brothy rice bowl as usual!
- Broth: Warm on the stovetop over medium heat or microwave until warm.
- Chicken: Reheat in a pan or air fryer to re-crisp the glaze.
- Rice: Microwave with a damp paper towel to keep it fluffy.
FAQ
Can I make this recipe ahead? Yes! Store everything separately, then assemble when ready to eat. It reheats beautifully.
Can I make it spicy? Absolutely—add sriracha, chili oil, chili crisp, or sliced red chilies into the broth or glaze.
Can I use bone-in chicken? Yes, but increase cooking time to ensure the chicken cooks through.
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Honey Soy Glazed Chicken with Garlic Ginger Brothy Rice
Ingredients
Honey Soy Glazed Chicken
- 4 chicken thighs , skin on, boneless
- salt
- black pepper
- ⅓ cup cornstarch
- 3 clove garlic, minced
- ¼ cup light soy sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- neutral oil
Garlic Ginger Broth
- 2 cups chicken bone broth
- 4 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- ½ tsp salt, plus more to taste
- 1 tbsp chicken bouillon powder, optional, add more umami flavor
For Serving
- cooked Jasmine rice
- bok choy
- sesame seeds, for garnished
- green onion, chopped, for garnished
Instructions
Make Honey Soy Glazed Chicken
- Pat chicken thighs dry with a paper towel. Season with salt and black pepper, then coat both sides with cornstarch.
- In a pan, heat neutral oil over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add the chicken and fry until both sides are golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add garlic, light soy sauce, honey, and oyster sauce. Mix until well combined and let it simmer for 30 seconds.
- Add the chicken back to the pan, and let it cook for 2-3 minutes until sticky and caramelized. Make sure both sides of the chicken are coated with the glaze.
Make Garlic Ginger Broth
- In a pot, add chicken broth, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, salt, and chicken bullion powder (optional).
- Stir gently and let the broth gently simmer for 5-6 minutes.
Assemble the Dish
- In a plate or bowl, add a scoop of rice, then pour the garlic ginger broth over the rice. Slice the chicken into strips, then top it on top of the rice, along with bok choy. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve warm and enjoy!
