Vietnamese Ginger Chicken
Vietnamese Ginger Chicken is a mouth-watering dish that combines tender, marinated chicken with the bold flavors of fresh ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and honey. It's a simple yet sensational recipe that brings a touch of Vietnamese cuisine to your kitchen. The chicken is marinated for depth of flavor, then quickly sautéed to create a deliciously caramelized exterior and finished with a sprinkle of green onions and fresh cilantro.
Ingredients
- 1 poundchicken thighs (boneless and skinless, cut into bite sized pieces)
- ¼ cupsoy sauce (low sodium)
- 2 tablespoonsfish sauce
- 2 tablespoonshoney
- ½ teaspoonblack pepper
- 2 tablespoonsvegetable oil
- 4 tablespoonsfresh ginger (thinly sliced)
- 3 clovesgarlic (minced)
- ¼ cupchicken broth (low sodium)
- 2green onions (chopped)
- fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Directions
- 1
In a bowl, combine the chicken pieces with soy sauce, fish sauce, honey or brown sugar, and black pepper. Mix well to ensure the chicken is evenly coated. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, or for better flavor, marinate overnight in the refrigerator.
- 2
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the minced ginger and garlic, and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Be careful not to burn them.
- 3
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the marinated chicken along with its marinade to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and nearly cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- 4
Pour in the chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- 5
Add the chopped green onions and cook for another 2 minutes.
- 6
Remove from heat. Garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve hot with steamed rice.