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Tasty Apprentice
As the sun dips below the horizon and blesses my kitchen with its warm glow, I'm hit with a wave of nostalgia
. I can practically smell the sizzling meats and hear the hustle and bustle of Vietnam's lively streets
let me tell you, Ga Nuong, that Vietnamese grilled chicken, has a special place in my heart
. So, buckle up, folks, because today we're taking a trip down memory lane and whipping up this beloved recipe, and you're all invited to the taste party! 
, memories flood back! It's like being back in the lively streets and markets
. Each bite is a journey through delicious flavors and heartwarming memories. Sharing this recipe with you, hoping it brings you joy!




Ingredients
- 2 Green or Red Chili finely chopped
- 1 inch Ginger finely chopped
- 1 tbsp Minced Garlic
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 tbsp Fish Sauce
- 1/3 cup Oyster Sauce
- 1 tbsp Chinese Rice Wine
- 1/2 tsp Chinese Five Spice Powder
- 1 tbsp Lemongrass finely chopped
- 1 kg Skin on Chicken Thighs
- 1 tbsp Butter
- 2 tbsp Honey
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix together the chili, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, Chinese rice wine, Chinese Five Spice, and lemongrass.
- Coat the chicken pieces in the marinade then store in the fridge for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 400 F.
- Arrange the marinated chicken thighs on a roasting pan then bake in the middle rack of the oven for 15-25 minutes.
- After 25 minutes, take out the chicken and pour any juices into a small saucepan. Flip the chicken then return to the oven for another 15 minutes.
- Add the butter to the saucepan with the honey. Reduce for a few minutes until it has been reduced by a third and is a thicker sauce.
- Take the chicken back out and pour the honey sauce evenly over the chicken, then cook for another 5-10 minutes, or until the juices run clear when pierced at the thickest point.
- Remove from the oven and leave to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve hot with steamed rice.

