Chicken Thit Kho

Gà Kho, a high-protein twist on a Vietnamese classic, offers the comforting richness of traditional caramelized chicken but with a leaner, protein-focused spin. Prepared with tender chicken thighs and savory hard-boiled eggs, this dish celebrates the rich, umami flavors that make Vietnamese cuisine so beloved. Whether for meal prep or a nourishing home-cooked meal, this recipe delivers both in taste and nutrition.

Ingredients

🍗 500 grams boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
🥚 4 whole eggs
🥑 2 teaspoons avocado oil
🧅 30 grams shallot, minced
🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
🐟 2 tablespoons Red Boat Fish Sauce (30ml)
🌿 2 teaspoons soy sauce
🍬 2 teaspoons monkfruit sweetener (or sugar)
🥣 ½ cup chicken bone broth (120ml)
💧 1 cup water (240ml)
🌶️ 1 teaspoon black pepper
🌶️ Optional: sliced chili, green onion for garnish

Instructions

1- Cook the Eggs:

Place 4 eggs in a Dash egg cooker.
Add the required water using a measuring cup and cover.
Start the cooker to hard-boil the eggs.

2- Caramelize the Sugar:

Heat a HexClad saucepan on a gas stove over medium heat.
Add a small amount of oil and stir in 1 tablespoon of sugar continuously until it melts into a dark amber caramel.

3- Sauté Shallots and Garlic:

Add the minced shallots and garlic to the caramel.
Sauté until the shallots are fragrant and slightly softened.

4- Brown the Chicken:

Add the chicken thigh pieces to the pan.
Brown the chicken slightly for a couple of minutes on each side.

5- Add Liquids:

Pour in 2 tablespoons of Red Boat Fish Sauce, soy sauce, ½ cup bone broth, and 1 cup of water.
Stir well to combine all the ingredients.

6- Simmer:

Cover the saucepan with a lid and bring to a gentle simmer.

7- Prepare the Eggs:

Once the eggs are cooked, remove them from the egg cooker and peel them.

8- Simmer with Eggs:

Add the peeled hard-boiled eggs to the simmering chicken and sauce.
Continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, allowing the chicken to cook thoroughly and the eggs to absorb the sauce's flavors.
Let the sauce reduce and thicken to your desired consistency.

9- Serve: