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Vietnamese Ginger Chicken
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Vietnamese Ginger Chicken

I used the recipe from Danag Cuisine modifying slightly for this post.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Servings: 4
Author: Helen

Ingredients

  • 2 Lbs Whole Chicken Thigh and Leg chopped
  • 2 " piece ginger sliced thin
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp minced shallot
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp chicken stock
  • 3 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 cup Coconut water
  • 1/2 cup Chicken Stock

Instructions

  • Chop the chicken thigh and leg in large pieces
  • Slice ginger in to thin strips
  • Marinate the chicken with minced garlic, shallot, salt, sugar, chicken stock, fish sauce, ground pepper, and ginger strips
  • Mix together in a bowl and let sit 30 minutes
  • Add the vegetable oil and sugar to a large pan or wok over medium heat and wait for sugar to caramelize
  • Add in chicken and mix well until covered with caramelized sugar
  • Stir 10 minutes until no longer pink and nicely seared
  • Add the Coconut Water and Stock, bring to a boil then lower heat to medium
  • Cook for 30 minutes uncovered until the liquid reduces