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Xoi Ga Recipe

Xôi Gà Recipe (Vietnamese Chicken Sticky Rice)

Few Vietnamese dishes are as tasty yet easy to make as xôi gà. But to pull it off successfully, you need to know a few insider’s tricks. Continue reading, and I will show you!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Keyword: Vietnamese Chicken Sticky Rice, Xôi Gà
Level of Difficulty: Medium
Dietary Preference: Dairy-Free
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 16 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 762kcal

Equipment

  • Stockpot
  • Non-stick skillet
  • Steamer
  • Ladle
  • A pair of tongs
  • Spatula
  • Large bowl
  • Fork Optional

Ingredients

  • 1.1 pounds sticky rice
  • 200 ml coconut milk
  • 1 pound chicken breasts
  • 3 eggs
  • 1.5 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1.5 teaspoons oyster sauce
  • 1.5 teaspoons Vietnamese fish sauce
  • 4 scallions
  • 4 shallots
  • Toppings: fried shallots; scallions and oil garnish
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Instructions 

  • Rinse the sticky rice in water and let it drain.
    Xoi Ga Step 1 Prepare Sticky Rice
  • Boil the chicken breasts in water with the white part of the scallions, shallots, and salt for 10 minutes.
    Xoi Ga Step 2 Cook Chicken1
  • After 10 minutes, let the chicken breasts cool down.
    Xoi Ga Step 2 Cook Chicken2
  • Remove the chicken breasts from the pot and shred it.
    Xoi Ga Step 2 Cook Chicken3
  • Cook the chicken lightly in a skillet with sugar, half the amount of salt, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and a little water.
    Xoi Ga Step 2 Cook Chicken4
  • Beat the eggs and cook them with no seasoning in the skillet. Roll the omelet with the fork and the spatula and remove it from the skillet.
    Xoi Ga Step 3 Make Omelet
  • Stir-fry the sticky rice with coconut milk and the remaining salt in the skillet until the rice has absorbed the coconut milk.
    Xoi Ga Step 4 Cook Sticky Rice1
  • Place a filled steamer on a heated stovetop. When the water starts boiling, add the stir-fried rice to the basket and spread it evenly.
    Xoi Ga Step 4 Cook Sticky Rice2
  • Put the lid on and cook for 10 minutes.
    Xoi Ga Step 4 Cook Sticky Rice3
  • Fluff the rice and leave it alone for at least 3 minutes.
    Xoi Ga Step 4 Cook Sticky Rice3
  • Slice the omelet thinly. Plate the sticky rice, topped with scallions and oil, surrounded by chicken and omelet. Garnish with cilantro and serve.
    Xoi Ga Step 5 Complete The Dish1

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Notes

  • The directions are for preparing four servings.
  • Only add the sticky rice to the basket when the water is boiling and very hot.
  • You can use other types of chicken and eggs, such as rotisserie chicken, fried chicken, fried eggs, etc.
  • You can add other types of toppings, such as Chinese sausage, Vietnamese pork ham, meat floss, fried tofu, mushrooms, etc.
  • The sticky rice doesn't have to be soaked in water before being cooked.

Nutrition

Calories: 762kcal | Carbohydrates: 110g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 195mg | Sodium: 1599mg | Potassium: 791mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 333IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 5mg