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Ga Kho (Vietnamese Braised Chicken)
1 hServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
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1 h
1 hGa Kho (Vietnamese Braised Chicken)
what you need
Ingredients
chicken thighs (bone-in or boneless, or drumsticks)Meat800 g
fish sauce (for the marinade, plus more to taste)Pantry60 ml- chicken bouillon powderPantry8 g
black pepper (freshly ground)Spices2 g
sugar (for the marinade and the caramel)Pantry60 g- cooking oilPantry30 ml
Coco Rico coconut sodaBeverages330 ml
salt (to taste)Spices2 g
green onions (sliced, for garnish)Produce2 pieces- Thai chilis (sliced, optional)Produce2 pieces
per serving
Nutrition
297kcal
- Carbs
- 19 g
- Proteins
- 21 g
- Fat
- 16 g
what you’ll use
Tools
Mixing bowl
Sauté pan
step by step
Method
- Step 1
Marinate the chicken
- In a bowl, combine the chicken with the fish sauce, chicken bouillon, pepper and part of the sugar.
- Mix well and let marinate for a little while.
- Step 2
Make the caramel
- Heat the oil and remaining sugar in a pan over low heat.
- Cook until the sugar melts and turns a deep caramel color.
- Step 3
Sear the chicken
- Add the marinated chicken to the caramel and sear until nicely browned on all sides.
- Step 4
Braise
- Pour in the Coco Rico coconut soda.
- Braise until the chicken is tender and the sauce has reduced and glazed the meat.
- Step 5
Season and serve
- Season with more fish sauce or salt to taste.
- Top with green onions and Thai chilis and serve with a bowl of white rice.
most cooked first