Vietnamese Ginger Chicken

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    2

  • Calories

    1228 kcal

  • Course

    Lunch, Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Asian, Vietnamese

Vietnamese Ginger Chicken

This is a simple and easy ginger chicken stir fry recipe using spices such as ginger, cinnamon, and star anise.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 ticks cinnamon preferably Vietnamese cinnamon
  • 3 pods star anise
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil
  • 2 tablespoon palm sugar or white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon coconut water or water, optional
  • 2 small thai red chilies (or more, optional)
  • 2 " ginger cut into thin match sticks
  • 1 ½ lb chicken thigh cut into bite size pieces
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 handful Thai basil
  • jasmine rice for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat a wok or large fry pan to medium-low heat and dry toast the cinnamon and star anise until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the oil and palm sugar and stir until a caramel sauce is formed, and continue to cook for 3-4 minutes. Stir often and add a splash of coconut water or water to help loosen up the sauce.
  2. Turn the heat up to high and throw in the Thai red chilies and ginger and stir fry until well coated, about 1-2 minutes. Add the chopped chicken, soy sauce, and fish sauce. Cook until the sauce reduces and sticks to the chicken, about 6-7 minutes.
  3. Turn off the heat and stir in the Thai basil until wilted, serve with steamed jasmine rice.

Notes

  • Dry toasting the spices before adding the sugar and oil helps release some of there fragrance and make them more flavorful. 
  • Prepare all your ingredients before cooking! The caramel sauce can burn very easily so make sure to keep an eye on the heat and stir often.
  • Use caution adding water to hot oil!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 1228kcal (61%) Carbohydrates 95g (32%) Protein 65g (130%) Fat 65g (100%) Saturated Fat 16g (80%) Polyunsaturated Fat 14g (82%) Monounsaturated Fat 28g (140%) Trans Fat 0.3g (15%) Cholesterol 333mg (111%) Sodium 1513mg (63%) Potassium 1056mg (22%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 763IU (15%) Vitamin C 66mg (73%) Calcium 114mg (11%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1228 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 1228kcal 61%
Carbohydrates 95g 32%
Protein 65g 130%
Fat 65g 100%
Saturated Fat 16g 80%
Polyunsaturated Fat 14g 82%
Monounsaturated Fat 28g 140%
Trans Fat 0.3g 15%
Cholesterol 333mg 111%
Sodium 1513mg 63%
Potassium 1056mg 22%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 763IU 15%
Vitamin C 66mg 73%
Calcium 114mg 11%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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