Description
Vietnamese Ginger Chicken (Gà Kho Gừng) is a comforting braised chicken dish simmered with fresh ginger, garlic, fish sauce, and caramelized sugar for a savory-sweet and aromatic flavor.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb chicken thighs or drumsticks, cut into serving pieces
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water or chicken stock
- 1/4 cup fresh ginger, julienned
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small shallot, sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, marinate the chicken with fish sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and black pepper for at least 20 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat and add sugar. Cook until the sugar melts and turns a light amber color.
- Add garlic and shallots to the caramelized sugar and sauté briefly until fragrant.
- Add the marinated chicken and stir to coat evenly with the caramel sauce.
- Add ginger and water or stock, then bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is tender and sauce thickens.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Garnish with green onions and serve hot with steamed rice.
Notes
- Use bone-in chicken for deeper flavor.
- Adjust sugar level based on preference.
- This dish tastes even better the next day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
