Vietnamese Ginger Braised Chicken - Rustic Home Cooking

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Soy sauce is a lower-sodium alternative, while coconut aminos is a gluten-free option.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Honey adds a unique flavor, while white sugar is cost-effective.

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

Heat cooking oil in a pot over medium heat.

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

Add marinated chicken to the pot and sear until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

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

Pour in water and bring to a simmer.

Add brown sugar and salt, stirring to dissolve.

Cover and braise on low heat for 30-40 minutes, until chicken is tender.

Check for seasoning and adjust with more soy sauce or salt if needed.

Stir in chopped green onions before serving.

Serve hot with lime wedges and red chili on the side.

Cooking Techniques

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