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Vietnamese Ginger Chicken
This is a simple and easy ginger chicken stir fry recipe using spices such as ginger, cinnamon, and star anise.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 1228 kcal
Course:
Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
Asian , Vietnamese
Ingredients
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the Thai basil until wilted, serve with steamed jasmine rice.
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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
Calories
1228kcal
(61%)
Carbohydrates
95g
(32%)
Protein
65g
(130%)
Fat
65g
(100%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
14g
Monounsaturated Fat
28g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
333mg
(111%)
Sodium
1513mg
(63%)
Potassium
1056mg
(30%)
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
% 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.