Chicken and Ginger Clay Pot

Ingredients (16)

• 3 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons water
• 2 ounces fresh ginger (about 1 [5-inch] piece), peeled and thinly sliced
• 4 medium garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (from about 1 medium lime)
• 3 star anise pods
• 2 Thai red chiles, halved lengthwise
• 12 bone-in chicken thighs (about 4 pounds), skin removed
• 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Thai basil leaves or fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
• Steamed brown rice or steamed white rice, for serving