30-Minute Ga Kho (Vietnamese Caramelized Chicken)

Name: 30-Minute Ga Kho (Vietnamese Caramelized Chicken)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 1 shallot (minced, medium size); ¾ oz ginger (thinly sliced); 3 cloves garlic (minced); 2 tbsp light brown sugar; 1 ½ lb chicken thighs (cut into 1 inch cubes); 2 tbsp fish sauce; 1 tsp pepper; 1 tbsp cilantro (for garnish, optional, minced)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:15min

This easy, homemade ga kho or Vietnamese caramelized chicken is one of the best recipes to make on a weeknight. It only has 8 ingredients and takes less than an hour to make!

Updated at: Thu, 19 Feb 2026 02:21:02 GMT