Vida Recetas Editorial
Discover how to prepare a delicious ginger chicken (Gà kho gừng), a classic of Vietnamese cuisine that combines the juiciness of chicken with the fresh and slightly spicy aroma of ginger. This chicken recipe is perfect for a comforting and flavorful meal, ideal for any day of the week.
It's easy to make, with simple ingredients and spectacular results. The marinade in fish sauce, brown sugar, and ginger gives the chicken a sweet, sour, and salty flavor that is enhanced with the final touch of red pepper and fresh cilantro. You can use breast, thighs, or any part of the chicken, and serve it with white rice, mashed potatoes, or even a fresh salad.
Gà kho gừng is a traditional Vietnamese dish often prepared for special occasions. This version adapts to Western tastes but maintains the essence of Asian cuisine. You can vary the amount of ginger according to your preference or add a little chili for a spicy kick.
Cook
60 min
Servings
2
Cut the chicken into pieces and wash and dry them well.
In my case, I have directly used chicken breast and cut it into strips of more or less one bite, but you can use any part of the chicken.
Peel the ginger and cut it into thin strips or small pieces lengthwise to avoid discomfort with the threads.
Cut the half onion and garlic very finely.
In a deep bowl, place the pieces of chopped chicken to which we will add the finely chopped onion and garlic together with the teaspoon of chicken broth, a tablespoon of sugar, the 3 tablespoons of fish sauce, the strips of ginger and a little freshly ground pepper.
We will leave the meat to marinate for 2 to 3 hours in the refrigerator so that it absorbs the combination of flavors as much as possible.
When the broth starts to boil, lower the heat to a medium low level and let it cook (approx. 30 min) so that the sauce reduces until it reaches approximately one third of the initial level.
When serving, combine with fragrant white rice and a little coriander or scallion on top for a green touch.
This recipe has a easy difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
The preparation time is minutes and the cooking time is 60 minutes.
This recipe is designed for 2 servings.
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.
