Vietnamese Ginger Chicken (Ga Kho Gung) | EVERYDAY EATS

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.

Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.

Marinate chicken with oyster sauce, fish sauce, sugar, and black pepper for 10-15 minutes.

Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

Add cane sugar and avocado oil to the pot and mix together.

Wait for the sugar to melt and caramelize, about 5-6 minutes.

Once caramelized, turn off the heat, add julienned shallots and ginger, and sauté for 1 minute.

Add marinated chicken to the pot and mix until coated in caramel sauce.

Cook the chicken uncovered for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and caramelized.

Serve over white rice, garnished with additional ginger and green onions.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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