Vietnamese braised chicken (ga kho gung) recipe

Recipe for vietnamese braised chicken (ga kho gung) in our easy ethnic recipes collection. If you are served chicken in Vietnam, you know you are well liked, as chicken there is rather expensive. This particular chicken dish is also served to new mothers as a special treat and to help restore their strength. Dark-meat chicken is especially good for braising, but white meat is fine, too.

Recipe ingredients

• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 8 chicken thighs or legs, skinned (*)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 small onion, chopped
• 2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce

(*) After handling raw chicken or other poultry, always remember to thoroughly wash your hands, utensils, and preparation area with soapy hot water. Also, when checking chicken for doneness, it's a good idea to cut it open gently to make sure that the meat is white, not pink, all the way through.

How to make vietnamese braised chicken (ga kho gung)

• In a small bowl, mix ginger, salt, and pepper. Rub mixture into chicken pieces and cover. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
• In a large skillet, heat oil over high heat for 1 minute. Add onion and cook uncovered for 2 to 3 minutes, or until tender. Stir frequently.
• Add chicken, water, sugar, and fish sauce. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 45 minutes, or until chicken is tender.
• Serve hot with rice or noodles.

Preparation time: 45 minutes
Cooking time: 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours
Serves 4

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