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Vietnamese Ginger Braised Chicken (Gà Kho Gừng)

Linh
A flavorful Vietnamese dish featuring tender chicken braised with ginger, garlic, and fish sauce.
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Preparation Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Vietnamese
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 kg chicken thighs cut into pieces
  • 2 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 piece ginger julienned
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • 1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • 2. Add the ginger and garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
  • 3. Add the chicken pieces and cook until they are browned on all sides.
  • 4. Stir in the fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and black pepper.
  • 5. Pour in the water, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  • 6. Serve hot with steamed rice.

Notes

This dish is perfect for a cozy dinner and pairs well with steamed rice.

Nutrition

CALORIES: 350kcalCARBOHYDRATES: 10gPROTEIN: 25gFAT: 20gSATURATED FAT: 5gCHOLESTEROL: 100mgSODIUM: 800mgPOTASSIUM: 400mgFIBER: 1gSUGAR: 5gVITAMIN A: 100IUVITAMIN C: 5mgCALCIUM: 20mgIRON: 2mg
Keyword Braised, Chicken, Ginger
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