Vietnamese Ginger Chicken (Ga Kho)

May 22, 2023May 22, 20230 1

Vietnamese Ginger Chicken (Ga Kho) Recipe for a perfect dinner

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 1/2 lbs chicken , any part , chopped into about 2-inch pieces , I prefer thighs bone in and skin , I chop each thigh into
	2 tablespoons fresh ginger ( peeled and coarsely chopped )
	2 tablespoons sugar
	1/2 teaspoon black pepper ( to taste )
	1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce ( to taste )
	1 tablespoon scallion ( green part only , chopped into 1/4-inch pices ) ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

348

Sugar

Fat

15g

Vietnamese Ginger Chicken or Ga Kho is a beloved Vietnamese dish, with bold flavors and succulent meat. Ginger is a staple in Vietnamese cuisine and features in a variety of popular dishes. This recipe is straightforward and requires minimal preparation. It serves well with steamed rice and can be an excellent addition to your weekly meal rotation. The chicken is cooked in a savory sauce made with fish sauce, sugar, and ginger, and garnished with green onions.

Instructions

1.	In a bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons sugar, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce.
2.	Add 2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger and mix well.
3.	Add chopped chicken pieces and stir to coat the chicken well with the mixture.
4.	In a pot, heat some cooking oil until hot and add the chicken mixture.
5.	Cook over medium heat for around 20 minutes, stirring occasionally until chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
6.	Garnish with green onions and serve with rice.

PROS

This dish is flavorful and easy to prepare.

It is a good source of protein and ginger has anti-inflammatory properties.

CONS

It may be too savory for some people’s preference.

It can be high in sodium due to fish sauce.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is an excellent source of protein and can help in muscle development and repair. Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce inflammation in the body and improve digestion. Additionally, ginger has been shown to have cancer-fighting abilities by reducing cell proliferation.