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Vietnamese Caramel Ginger Chicken

Delicious Vietnamese Caramel Ginger Chicken You’ll Love

This Vietnamese Caramel Ginger Chicken combines sweet and savory flavors for an irresistible meal that’s ready in just 35 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch for coating chicken
For the Rice
  • 1 cup jasmine rice can substitute with basmati
For the Veggies
  • 2 cups Shanghai bok choy can substitute with any leafy green
  • 1 medium carrot can substitute with bell peppers or snap peas
  • 2 stalks green onion keep white and green parts separate
For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetarian oyster sauce can substitute with soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce omit for vegetarian option
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter can substitute with vegan butter or olive oil
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
For Garnish
  • 1/2 cup crispy shallots or fried onions
  • as needed neutral oil like canola for cooking

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Medium saucepan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine with water and salt in a saucepan, bring to boil, cover, and simmer for 12-14 minutes.
  2. Wash and chop bok choy, slice carrot, mince ginger, and slice green onions, keeping white and green separated.
Cooking
  1. Heat oil in a skillet, cook carrots with a splash of water for 3-4 minutes, then add bok choy and oyster sauce, stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
  2. Pat chicken dry, cut into pieces, toss with cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Cook in the skillet until golden brown, about 5-6 minutes.
  3. Add ginger, onion whites, brown sugar, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and water to the skillet, simmer for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens.
  4. Serve the rice as a base, top with vegetables and chicken, garnish with crispy shallots and green onion tops.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use fresh ginger for the best flavor. Feel free to experiment with different vegetables based on your preferences.

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