Vietnamese Caramel Ginger Chicken: An Easy, Flavorful Dinner Delight
A delicious and easy recipe for Vietnamese Caramel Ginger Chicken that highlights bold flavors and simple ingredients, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, minced ginger, garlic, fish sauce, and water.
- In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Add chicken thighs to the skillet and cook until browned.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and simmer for 25-30 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the sugar based on your desired sweetness.
- Serve with steamed rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg