Skip to main content
Gà Kho Gừng (Vietnamese Ginger Chicken) recipe by Safe Plated

Gà Kho Gừng (Vietnamese Ginger Chicken)

A classic Vietnamese braised chicken dish simmered in a savory and slightly sweet ginger-infused sauce. Perfect served with steamed rice.

55m4 servings
Contains wheatContains soyContains fishDAIRY-freeEGG-free
380 cal|35g protein|15g carbs|18g fat|1g fiber

Ingredients

  • about 680 g Chicken thighs
  • about 85 g Ginger
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 1/4 cup Soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Fish sauce (omit for allergies, substitute with more soy sauce)
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 2 stalks Green onions

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Cut the about 680 g chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces. In a medium bowl, combine the chicken pieces with 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, the 3 cloves of minced garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Stir everything together to coat the chicken evenly and let it marinate for 15 minutes.
  2. 2While the chicken is marinating, slice the about 85 g ginger into thin rounds.
  3. 3Place a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat (about 175°C / 175°C). Add a tablespoon of cooking oil (not listed, assume user has it). Add the sliced ginger and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until you can smell its fragrance.
  4. 4Add the marinated chicken pieces to the pot. Increase the heat to medium-high (190.6°C / 190°C) and cook for 5-7 minutes, turning the pieces occasionally, until they are browned on all sides.
  5. 5Pour in the 1/2 cup of water. Bring the liquid to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low (93.33°C / 95°C). Cover the pot and let the chicken simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and the sauce has thickened. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 74°C.
  6. 6While the chicken is simmering, finely chop the 2 stalks of green onions.
  7. 7Serve the Gà Kho Gừng hot, garnished with the chopped green onions.

Substitutions

Fish sauce → Additional soy sauce

Removes fish allergens while maintaining umami flavor.

Related Guides

Cooking with a packaged ingredient?

Paste the current ingredient list and see the exact allergen terms the checker recognises. Always verify the package in front of you.

Check an ingredient label

Keep reading this recipe

Open this recipe in the app

Sign in to continue with this recipe. No meal plan generation needed.

Want a full week of recipes like this?

Get a personalized 7-day meal plan customized for your family's specific allergens. Every recipe is cross-checked by an independent AI.

Build my free 7-day plan

No credit card required.