Gà Nướng Tỏi Mật

Name: Gà Nướng Tỏi Mật
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 2.5 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, patted dry; 12 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup honey; 2 tsp fish sauce; 2 tbsp lime juice; 2 tsp brown sugar; 2 tsp soy sauce; 1 tsp sesame oil; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 green onions, sliced; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 tsp sesame seeds

Caramelized Vietnamese garlic honey glazed chicken thighs, a trending modern take on classic grilled chicken.

40 minEasyServes 4380 cal/serving

VietnameseDinnerGrill and StovetopStandard

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Ingredients

2.5 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, patted dry
12 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup honey
2 tsp fish sauce
2 tbsp lime juice
2 tsp brown sugar
2 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 green onions, sliced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tsp sesame seeds

Instructions

1

In a small bowl, whisk together 12 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 cup honey, 2 tsp fish sauce, 2 tbsp lime juice, 2 tsp brown sugar, 2 tsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, and 1/4 tsp black pepper to make a glaze.
2

Season the 2.5 lbs patted dry bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs on both sides with salt and pepper.
3

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.
4

Place bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy.
5

Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes on the other side.
6

Pour the glaze over the bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and reduce heat to medium. Simmer for 10-12 minutes, turning the bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs occasionally to coat it with glaze, until fully cooked.
7

Internal temperature should reach 165°F when measured at the thickest part.
8

Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with 2 sliced green onions, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, and 2 tsp sesame seeds.
9

Serve hot with steamed rice or vermicelli noodles.

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Questions

What is Gà Nướng Tỏi Mật?

Caramelized Vietnamese garlic honey glazed chicken thighs, a trending modern take on classic grilled chicken. This reference files it under Vietnamese dinner: cooked on the grill and on the stovetop, rated easy and about 40 minutes start to finish.

What internal temperature should Gà Nướng Tỏi Mật reach?

For Gà Nướng Tỏi Mật, the target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 7. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Is there a substitute for fish sauce in Gà Nướng Tỏi Mật?

The entry for Gà Nướng Tỏi Mật calls for 2 tsp fish sauce. In its place: Soy sauce with a squeeze of lime covers the salt and some of the savor. For a vegetarian version, use a mushroom-based soy sauce. Start with the same volume and adjust.

Can I use chicken breasts instead of chicken thighs in Gà Nướng Tỏi Mật?

Yes, with care. Breasts dry out sooner: pull them at 165 F, which usually means a few minutes less than the thighs would take. As written, the entry for Gà Nướng Tỏi Mật uses 2.5 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, patted dry.

Does Gà Nướng Tỏi Mật contain sesame?

Yes: 1 tsp sesame oil and 2 tsp sesame seeds. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, soy, fish and sesame. Seeds used as a garnish can simply be left off; the oil has no true substitute. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Gà Nướng Tỏi Mật?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 380 calories, with 32 g protein, 18 g carbohydrate and 18 g fat, plus 520 mg sodium.

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