Xoi Ga

Name: Xoi Ga
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 2 cups glutinous rice, soaked; 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs; 6 shallots, thinly sliced; 4 scallions, chopped; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tsp salt

A traditional Vietnamese dish featuring tender sticky rice topped with poached chicken, crispy fried shallots, and savory scallion oil.

50 minMediumServes 4480 cal/serving

VietnameseLunchStovetopHigh ProteinDairy-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreePork-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

2 cups glutinous rice, soaked
1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs
6 shallots, thinly sliced
4 scallions, chopped
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp salt

Instructions

1

In a steamer, steam 2 cups soaked glutinous rice over boiling water for 25 minutes until translucent and tender.
2

Poach 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs in simmering water for 15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
3

Shred cooked boneless chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.
4

Heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a skillet and fry 6 thinly sliced shallots over medium heat until golden and crisp.
5

Pour hot oil over 4 chopped scallions and 1 tsp salt in a bowl to create scallion oil.
6

Divide steamed glutinous rice into bowls, top with shredded boneless chicken thighs, fried shallots, scallion oil, and a drizzle of 2 tbsp soy sauce.

Questions

Can I make Xoi Ga gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 2 tbsp soy sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Xoi Ga keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Xoi Ga?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

Serve it with

Dua Chua side
Goi Ga (Vietnamese Chicken Cabbage Salad) salad
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Vietnamese Iced Coffee drink

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