Cơm Gà Roti

Cơm Gà Roti is a fragrant Vietnamese rice dish featuring tender, marinated chicken served over a bed of aromatic rice. It's a delightful blend of flavors and textures that makes for a satisfying and healthy meal.

Ingredients

• Chicken thighs - 300 grams
• Jasmine rice - 150 grams
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Shallots - 2, finely chopped
• Lemongrass - 1 stalk, minced
• Fish sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Honey - 1 tablespoon
• Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
• Chicken broth - 400 ml
• Cucumber - 1, sliced
• Fresh cilantro - 10 grams, chopped
• Lime - 1, cut into wedges
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a bowl, combine minced garlic, shallots, lemongrass, fish sauce, soy sauce, honey, and black pepper to create the marinade.
2. Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well-coated. Let marinate for at least 20 minutes.
3. Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then drain.
4. In a pot, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the rinsed rice and toast for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
5. Add chicken broth to the pot with the rice, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
6. While the rice is cooking, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken thighs and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
7. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the pan and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
8. Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and serve it on plates, topped with sliced chicken, cucumber, and chopped cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 65 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 850 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.4 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from chicken, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables like cucumber and cilantro.

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