Speedy Vietnamese Chicken
Discover the bold, vibrant flavors of Southeast Asia with this Speedy Vietnamese Chicken recipe, a quick and effortless dish perfect for busy weeknights. Featuring tender, bite-sized chicken thighs caramelized in a savory glaze of fish sauce, lime juice, soy sauce, and brown sugar, this recipe strikes the perfect balance of tangy, salty, and sweet. Infused with aromatic garlic and ginger, and optionally spiced with red chili for a kick, this dish comes together in just 30 minutes. Topped with fresh cilantro and green onions for a fragrant finish, it’s served over fluffy steamed rice for a complete and satisfying meal. Elevate your dinner routine with this easy Vietnamese-inspired chicken recipe that delivers restaurant-quality flavor in no time.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
- 3 tablespoons Fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce (low sodium)
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Ginger (grated)
- 1 piece Red chili (optional, thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 2 stalks Green onions (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 2 cups Steamed rice (for serving)
Instructions
Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the fish sauce, lime juice, soy sauce, and brown sugar until the sugar is dissolved. Set the sauce mixture aside.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and grated ginger. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the chicken pieces to the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes without stirring to develop a golden-brown sear, then stir and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
Lower the heat to medium, add the sauce mixture to the cooked chicken, and toss to coat evenly. Let the sauce thicken and caramelize slightly, about 2-3 minutes.
If using, add the sliced red chili for a hint of heat and stir well.
Remove the skillet from heat and garnish the chicken with sliced green onions and chopped cilantro.
Serve immediately over steamed rice and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2013 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 82.5 g | 106% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.1 g | 96% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 545 mg | 182% | |
| Sodium | 4696 mg | 204% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 164.2 g | 60% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.5 g | ||
| Protein | 147.9 g | 296% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 186 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 11.9 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 1897 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
