Vietnamese Food : Ginger Chicken Recipe (authentic Gà Kho Gừng) 🐥

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a common substitute for fish sauce, providing umami flavor.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: pork

Tofu offers a plant-based option, while pork is often less expensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey can provide a natural sweetness, while brown sugar is often cheaper.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice is a good substitute for lime, and vinegar is often more affordable.

Marinate chicken with soy sauce, fish sauce, ginger, garlic, and black pepper for at least 30 minutes.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add sliced onions and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in marinated chicken and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Add ginger and garlic, stirring until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.

Reduce heat and let braise for 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.

Add sugar and lime juice, stirring to combine.

Mix in sliced carrots and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.

Garnish with chopped green onions and cilantro before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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