Delicious Recipe for Chicken Thighs Braised in Fish Sauce and Garlic for the Family

Prepare the chicken meat

Wash the chicken thighs briefly with water. Next, rub a little salt on the chicken meat and wash it again with water, then let it drain. After that, cut the chicken thighs in half.

Prepare the auxiliary ingredients

Shallots, garlic, onions, and ginger should be peeled, washed, and drained. Then, put everything into a meat grinder and blend until smooth.

Make marinade for the chicken

Place a pot on the stove, add 2 tablespoons of sugar and 1/2 tablespoon of water, and cook over low heat until the mixture boils, then add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil and cook for another minute before turning off the heat.

Next, add 1 teaspoon of chili sauce and 1 teaspoon of ketchup to the pot and stir well. Then, add 3 tablespoons of fish sauce and 3 teaspoons of chicken seasoning powder and put the pot back on the stove, stirring the mixture until it boils again before turning off the heat.

Marinate chicken

Place the chicken into the pot with the seasoning prepared above and mix well. Then, sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of ground pepper, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, and 1/2 of the minced garlic and ginger into the pot, mix well again and marinate the chicken for 30 minutes.

Braise chicken

Place a pan on the stove, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil. Wait for the oil to heat, then add the remaining minced garlic and ginger to sauté until fragrant.

Next, add the marinated chicken and fry over medium heat until the chicken skin is firm and has a nice golden brown color, then add the marinade and 200ml of water. Then, bring to a boil.

Completion

When the water boils, turn the heat up high, add 1 tablespoon of honey, 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate to the pot and cook for another 1-2 minutes, then taste and adjust for seasoning. Finally, turn off the heat and serve everything on a plate to finish.

Final Product

Braised chicken thighs with fish sauce have a beautiful golden-brown color. When eaten, you will experience the layer of sauce seasoned perfectly that envelops each piece of tender chicken, creating an incredibly wonderful flavor.

This dish pairs perfectly with hot rice, fresh vegetables, and cucumbers. Give it a try!

Prepare the ingredients

Chicken thighs should be washed clean with a little salt, then rinsed again with water and drained. Boil water, then add 1 tablespoon of turmeric powder and 1 teaspoon of salt to the water. When the water boils, add the chicken thighs to cook until done.

Fry the chicken thighs

After boiling, roll the chicken thighs in a layer of crispy flour, then place a pan on the heat, add cooking oil and wait for the oil to heat up before adding the chicken thighs to fry. Fry until the chicken thighs are evenly golden, then remove them and let them drain.

Making the sauce

Put 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1 tablespoon of lime juice, 2 tablespoons of water, and 1 tablespoon of chili powder into a bowl and mix the mixture well.

Heat a pan on the stove, add a little cooking oil and 2 tablespoons of minced garlic, sauté until fragrant, then add the mixed sauce and stir well until the sauce thickens, then turn off the heat, pour the sauce over the chicken and enjoy.

Final product

Garlic soy sauce chicken has a savory and sweet taste that stimulates the taste buds. To make the dish delicious, you should eat the chicken right after frying to maintain its crispiness; if left too long, it will become soft. Wish you success in making it!

How to make Chicken with Fish Sauce (Recipe shared from TikTok Cooking with TasteVN)

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  Prepare the ingredients

  After purchasing the chicken thighs, wash them thoroughly with a little salt, then rinse with water again, remove the chicken bones, and let them drain.

  Next, marinate the chicken with 2 tablespoons of marinade, 2 tablespoons of oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon of vinegar, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1 teaspoon of roasted sesame, 1 teaspoon of chili powder, 2 tablespoons of water, and 1/2 tablespoon of chili sauce. Let it marinate for about 15 – 20 minutes.

  

  

  

  
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  Make Chicken with Fish Sauce

  After marinating, sear the chicken until it is cooked, then add 0.5 liters of coconut water to the chicken and simmer until the liquid thickens, finally sprinkle some roasted sesame and enjoy!

  

  

  

  
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  Finished product

  Salty chicken has a salty and sweet taste, served with white rice, it is incredibly delicious. This dish can be used for main meals or when you’re tired of deep-fried dishes, you can try this one. Wishing you success in making it!