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Vietnamese-Style Caramelized Ginger Chicken
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Vietnamese-Style Caramelized Ginger Chicken

with Savoury Veggies and Shallot Rice

Difficulty: 2/3
Asian

Tonight's dinner is a delicious ginger-forward chicken dish inspired by the sticky, caramel-braised dishes of Vietnam. A perfect balance of sweet and savoury, allow your taste buds to be whisked away with just a few simple steps!

Allergens

Anchovies/Anchois
Sulphites
Soy
Wheat
Milk

Utensils

Shallow Dish
Measuring Spoons
Strainer
Large Non-Stick Pan
Medium Pot
Measuring Cups
Paper Towel
Peeler

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Ingredients
Chicken Thighs

Chicken Thighs

280 g

Jasmine Rice

Jasmine Rice

0.75 cup

Shanghai Bok Choy

Shanghai Bok Choy

1 unit(s)

Carrot

Carrot

1 unit(s)

Green Onion

Green Onion

2 unit(s)

Ginger

Ginger

30 g

Vegetarian Oyster Sauce

Vegetarian Oyster Sauce

4 tbsp

Crispy Shallots

Crispy Shallots

28 g

Brown Sugar

Brown Sugar

2 tbsp

Unsalted Butter

Unsalted Butter

1 tbsp

Oil

Oil

1.5 tbsp

Salt

Salt

0.125 tsp

Cornstarch

Cornstarch

1 tbsp

Pepper

Pepper

0.125 tsp

Fish Sauce

Fish Sauce

1 tbsp

Preparation
1
Cook rice

Add 1 cup (2 cups) warm water and 1/8 tsp (1/4 tsp) salt to a medium pot. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.Wash and dry all produce. Using a strainer, rinse rice until water runs clear.Add rice to the boiling water, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 12-14 min. (NOTE: Reduce heat to low if water is boiling over.)Remove from heat. Set aside, still covered.

2
Prep

Meanwhile, cut bok choy into 1-inch pieces. (TIP: Rinse bok choy leaves to wash away any hidden dirt!)Peel, then halve carrot lengthwise, then cut into 1/4-inch half-moons.Peel, then mince or grate ginger.Thinly slice green onions, keeping greens and whites separate.

3
Cook veggies

Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, add carrots, 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil and 2 tbsp (4 tbsp) water. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until liquid is mostly absorbed and carrots start to soften, 3-4 min.Reduce heat to medium. Add bok choy and 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oyster sauce. Stir to mix. Cook, stirring often, until veggies are tender-crisp, 3-4 min. (TIP: If the pan dries out too much, add 1-2 tbsp water at a time to prevent sticking!)Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm.Carefully wipe the pan.

4
Prep chicken

Pat chicken dry with paper towels.On a clean cutting board, cut chicken into 2-inch pieces. Add chicken and cornstarch to a shallow dish. Season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.

5
Cook chicken

Reheat the same pan over medium-high. When the pan is hot, add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil, then chicken. Cook until golden-brown, 2-3 min per side. Reduce heat to medium. Add brown sugar, ginger and green onion whites. Cook, stirring often, until fragrant and sugar dissolves, 1 min.Add remaining oyster sauce, fish sauce, 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) butter and 3/4 cup (1 1/2 cups) water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens slightly and chicken is cooked through, 3-4 min.\*\*

6
Finish and serve

Fluff rice with a fork, then stir in half the crispy shallots.Divide rice and veggies between plates.Top with chicken and any remaining sauce in the pan.Sprinkle remaining green onions and remaining crispy shallots over top.

Nutrition per serving

830

kcal

Calories

29

g

Fat

10

g

Saturated Fat

109

g

Carbohydrate

25

g

Sugar

4

g

Dietary Fiber

36

g

Protein

145

mg

Cholesterol

2020

mg

Sodium

0.4

g

Trans Fat

950

mg

Potassium

125

mg

Calcium

4.75

mg

Iron

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