Caramelized Chicken with Ginger
- Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 25 minutes
Caramelized chicken with ginger (ga kho gung) is one of the most popular dishes in family meals. The dish is especially preferred in chilly winter days when the sweet taste of the chicken flavored with ginger becomes more comforting than ever.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound of chicken breast, chopped, or chicken wings, halved
- ½ cup ginger root, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp brown sugar, molasses or caramel sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
- Marinate prepared chicken pieces with 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 tablespoon molasses or caramel sauce, and 2 tablespoons of fish sauce. Let it sit for 30 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry until the exterior is lightly crisp. Then, drizzle in grated ginger and continue to stir-fry until the chicken is fully cooked. Add ½ cup of water and lower the heat to a simmer. Cook for 20 minutes until most of the liquid has evaporated. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- This dish can be served hot or cold, accompanied by steamed rice and fresh slices of cucumber.
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