Crispy Chicken with Garlic Fish Sauce
Fried chicken thighs glazed in a punchy garlic-fish sauce reduction with crispy edges and tender meat. Serve over rice with scallions and lime — the TikTok version of cơm gà chiên.
- Total time
- 28 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken thighs, skin-on and bone-in
- 3 tbsp fish sauce
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 whole lime
- 3 pieces scallions, chopped
- 1 tbsp white sugar
- ¼ cup chicken broth
Instructions
- 1
Pat chicken thighs dry and season generously with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- 2
Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Place chicken skin-side down and sear without moving for 6 minutes until skin is golden and crispy.
- 3
Flip chicken and sear the other side for 4 minutes until cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
- 4
Pour off excess fat, leaving 1 tbsp. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant, then add fish sauce, sugar, and broth.
- 5
Return chicken to the skillet and turn to coat in glaze. Simmer for 2 minutes until sauce thickens and clings to the chicken.
- 6
Squeeze lime juice over the top and garnish with scallions. Serve immediately over rice.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- cutting board
- paper towels
- measuring spoons
- tongs
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