Gà Kho Gừng Sả (Homestyle Vietnamese Caramelized Ginger & Lemongrass Braised Chicken) – Authentic Vietnam Recipe
The scent of every Vietnamese family dinner table: tender chicken glazed in aromatic ginger, lemongrass, and caramel.
- Country of Origin
- 🇻🇳 Vietnam (Southeast Asia, Asia)
- Dietary Profile
- omnivore
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 30 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Bite-sized chicken thighs, Steamed jasmine rice, Crisp cucumber and cilantro, Lots of julienned fresh ginger, Minced lemongrass
Ingredients for Gà Kho Gừng Sả (Homestyle Vietnamese Caramelized Ginger & Lemongrass Braised Chicken) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) bite-sized chicken thighs, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups steamed jasmine rice, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup crisp cucumber and cilantro
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with lots of julienned fresh ginger
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Vietnam seasoning (minced lemongrass, amber caramel glaze, garlic, shallots)
- 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a heavy Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium-high heat; brown bite-sized chicken thighs for 5 minutes.
- Add minced onion, garlic, lots of julienned fresh ginger, and minced lemongrass, amber caramel glaze, garlic, shallots, stirring for 2 minutes until deeply aromatic.
- Add steamed jasmine rice and pour in the braising liquid; bring to a lively simmer.
- Cover and braise over medium-low heat for 20–22 minutes until meltingly tender and the sauce is rich and glossy.
- Stir in crisp cucumber and cilantro right before serving warm.