Vietnamese Caramel Ginger Chicken Recipe (Ga Kho Gu

Name: Vietnamese Caramel Ginger Chicken Recipe (Ga Kho Gung)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup water; 3 tablespoons canola oil; 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped; 1/2 cup fresh ginger, peeled, and cut into matchsticks; 2 garlic cloves, sliced; 4 -5 chicken leg meat, cleaned; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 1 teaspoon fish sauce; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes; 3 green onions, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup fresh ginger, peeled, and cut into matchsticks
2 garlic cloves, sliced
4 -5 chicken leg meat, cleaned
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 teaspoon fish sauce
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
3 green onions, thinly sliced

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Process.
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Step 1: Heat a large straight-sided skillet over medium heat and add sugar. Cook until the sugar starts to melt and turn brown, about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, swirling the pan frequently, until the caramel is bubbling and turns reddish brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and, very carefully, pour in water. Please be sure to turn your face aside while you do this so you do not get splattered. If the caramel hardens, set the pan over medium-high heat. Stir until the caramel dissolves, then pour it into a heatproof measuring cup or bowl.
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Step 2: With hot water (so the leftover caramel bits do not seize up on the bottom of the pan), clean and dry the pan. Place the skillet over medium-high heat and heat canola oil in the skillet. Add onion and ginger. Cook for 1 minute. Add sliced garlic and cook for an additional minute. With a slotted spoon, remove the onion, ginger, and garlic from the oil and reserve in a bowl. Many Vietnamese Chicken recipes usually require a short time to make this process.
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Step 3: To the skillet, add chicken thighs. Cook until the chicken no longer looks raw on the outside, about 2 minutes per side. Yes, the pan will be crowded! Add the reserved caramel sauce, fish sauce, 1/4 teaspoon salt, black pepper, and chili flakes. Mix to coat the chicken. Reduce the heat to medium and cook (the mixture will be simmering briskly) until the chicken is cooked through, turning the chicken every 2 to 3 minutes, about 20 minutes. Stir in the reserved onions, ginger, and garlic and cook for 2 to 3 additional minutes.
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Step 4: Transfer the chicken and cooked aromatics (ginger, etc) to a serving platter. Thinly slice spring onions and use to garnish the chicken.
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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup water, 3 tablespoons canola oil, 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Vietnamese Caramel Ginger Chicken Recipe (Ga Kho Gung) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Vietnamese Caramel Ginger Chicken Recipe (Ga Kho Gung)

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