Gà Kho Gừng (Vietnamese Chicken Braised with Ginger)
Gà Kho Gừng (Vietnamese Chicken Braised with Ginger)
Ingredients
For the Chicken and Marinade
- 6 chicken drumsticks, or thighs or leg quarters, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon caramel cooking sauce, optional, for coloring
- 1 shallot, large, minced
- 1/4 cup ginger, julienned
For Cooking and Serving
- 1/2 cup water
- as needed Thai chilis, optional, for spice
- as needed green scallions, chopped, for garnish
- as needed cilantro, chopped, for garnish
- as needed cooked rice, warm, for serving
- as needed vegetable, your favorite, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the chicken pieces thoroughly under cold water to remove any bone fragments. Place the rinsed chicken in a large bowl.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Add the granulated sugar, chicken bouillon powder, fish sauce, black pepper, and optional caramel cooking sauce to the bowl with the chicken. Add the minced shallot and julienned ginger.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Mix all ingredients well, ensuring the chicken is evenly coated with the marinade. Let the chicken marinate at room temperature for 20 minutes.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Place a large pan or pot over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and the 1/2 cup of water to the pan/pot. Stir to combine.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Bring the mixture to a simmer. Once simmering, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pan/pot with a lid, and cook for 15 minutes.
⏱️ 15 min
- 6
Remove the lid. If desired, add Thai chilis for extra spice. Increase the heat to medium-high and continue to simmer, uncovered, until the liquid reduces to your preferred consistency, about 15-20 minutes.
⏱️ 20 min
- 7
Garnish the Gà Kho Gừng with chopped green scallions and cilantro.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Serve immediately with warm rice and your favorite steamed or sautéed vegetable for a complete and balanced meal.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Gà Kho Gừng (Vietnamese Chicken Braised with Ginger)
For the Chicken and Marinade
- 6 chicken drumsticks, or thighs or leg quarters, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon caramel cooking sauce, optional, for coloring
- 1 shallot, large, minced
- 1/4 cup ginger, julienned
For Cooking and Serving
- 1/2 cup water
- as needed Thai chilis, optional, for spice
- as needed green scallions, chopped, for garnish
- as needed cilantro, chopped, for garnish
- as needed cooked rice, warm, for serving
- as needed vegetable, your favorite, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the chicken pieces thoroughly under cold water to remove any bone fragments. Place the rinsed chicken in a large bowl.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Add the granulated sugar, chicken bouillon powder, fish sauce, black pepper, and optional caramel cooking sauce to the bowl with the chicken. Add the minced shallot and julienned ginger.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Mix all ingredients well, ensuring the chicken is evenly coated with the marinade. Let the chicken marinate at room temperature for 20 minutes.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Place a large pan or pot over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and the 1/2 cup of water to the pan/pot. Stir to combine.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Bring the mixture to a simmer. Once simmering, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pan/pot with a lid, and cook for 15 minutes.
⏱️ 15 min - 6
Remove the lid. If desired, add Thai chilis for extra spice. Increase the heat to medium-high and continue to simmer, uncovered, until the liquid reduces to your preferred consistency, about 15-20 minutes.
⏱️ 20 min - 7
Garnish the Gà Kho Gừng with chopped green scallions and cilantro.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Serve immediately with warm rice and your favorite steamed or sautéed vegetable for a complete and balanced meal.