By cookincanuck.com
Vietnamese Caramel Ginger Chicken (Ga Kho) Recipe
Instructions
Prep:10minCook:40min
Caramel chicken is a classic Vietnamese dish, also known as Ga Kho. The perfect combination of sweet and savory flavors.
Updated at: Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:40:57 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
57
Moderate
Glycemic Load
12
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories591.1 kcal (30%)
Total Fat24.4 g (35%)
Carbs21.8 g (8%)
Sugars17.9 g (20%)
Protein68 g (136%)
Sodium1150.3 mg (58%)
Fiber0.8 g (3%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
⅓ cupgranulated sugar
½ cupwater
3 tablespoonscanola oil
0.5onion
medium, finely chopped
½ cupfresh ginger
peeled, and cut into matchsticks
2garlic cloves
sliced
3 poundsskinless chicken thighs
fat trimmed, generously seasoned with kosher salt
2 tablespoonsfish sauce
plus 1 teaspoon
¼ teaspoonkosher salt
½ teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoondried red chile flakes
3green onions
thinly sliced
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