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Gà Roti (Vietnamese rotisserie chicken) is a delightful Vietnamese dish widely available in South Vietnam, particularly in the enchanting region of the Mekong River Delta (or Miền Tây). This succulent chicken, bathed in a tantalizing sweet and savory sauce, is certain to win your heart.

A plate of Com Ga Roti, featuring perfectly cooked chicken thighs glazed in a savory sauce, served with steamed rice. A delicious Vietnamese culinary delight."

❤️ Why My Recipe Is Authentic?

Just like Bánh Mì or Vietnamese Coffee, Gà Roti is a French-Vietnamese dish that has become a favorite in Southern Vietnam.

While the term “Roti” (or “rô ti”) has its origins in the French phrase “poulet roti,” meaning “roasted chicken,” the real secret behind this recipe is that in Vietnam, the traditional cooking method for Gà Roti does not involve an oven, as ovens are not popular in Vietnamese kitchens.

I recently learned that in the U.S., when people refer to “Gà Roti,” they are actually talking about oven-roasted chicken.

Vietnamese roast chicken — Gà Roti in the U.S.

In Vietnam, the chicken thighs (or drumsticks, legs) are briefly fried until they achieve a golden hue. They are simmered in coconut water until the liquid reduces, resulting in a beautiful sweet and savory glaze coating the chicken.

Interestingly, this cooking approach reminds me of the authentic method to prepare Japanese Chicken Teriyaki , one of my favorite easy chicken recipes.

More Vietnamese recipes with chicken:

An image of Air Fryer Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken served on a plate. The chicken is marinated in a blend of lemongrass, garlic, scallions, and other spices. It is garnished with green onion oil and herbs and served with rice. — Vietnamese Grilled Lemongrass Chicken

Vietnamese fish sauce chicken wings, cooked in an air fryer. Crispy, golden-brown wings with a glossy sauce. Vibrant colors, enticing aroma, and delightful flavors. — Air fryer Vietnamese fish sauce chicken wings

Vietnamese Spicy Lemongrass Chicken (Gà Xào Xả Ớt) – A flavorful and aromatic dish with succulent chicken infused with lemongrass, chili and other spices. — Vietnamese Spicy Lemongrass Chicken (Gà Xào Sả Ớt)

A delicious plate of Vietnamese Hainanese chicken rice with fragrant rice, tender chicken, and ginger fish sauce, garnished with herbs and served with cucumber and tomato slices — Cơm Gà Hải Nam (Vietnamese-style Hainanese Chicken Rice)

🍗 Ingredients

Deboned chicken thighs
Coconut water
Five-spice powder
Minced garlic and minced shallots
Sugar
Soy sauce, fish sauce and oyster sauce

📝 Instructions

As mentioned earlier, the chicken in this recipe isn’t actually roasted, as ovens are not common in Vietnamese kitchens. Here’s a step-by-step guide for preparing this dish:

Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine the deboned chicken thighs with Vietnamese five-spice powder, oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, and sugar. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 20-30 minutes at room temperature or overnight in the refrigerator for optimal results.

Briefly fry the chicken: In a pan, briefly fry the chicken upside down until the skin turns golden. It is not necessary to fully cook the chicken at this stage. Be attentive to prevent the chicken skin from burning.

Use a kitchen paper towel to absorb any excess oil, leaving only about 1 tablespoon in the pan.

Sauté the garlic and shallots: Set the chicken aside and sauté the minced garlic and minced shallots in the remaining oil until fragrant.

Simmer with coconut water: Pour the coconut water into the pan, filling it up to about half the height of the chicken. Simmer the chicken in the sauce over medium heat until the sauce thickens and forms a glaze. Flip the chicken from time to time to ensure it is fully coated in the sauce.

Serve Gà Roti alongside steamed rice or sticky rice for a delightful meal.

🌟 Tips & Notes

Some rice recipes that go great with Gà Roti:

Delicious bowl of fluffy jasmine rice ready to be savored — Microwaved Jasmine Rice

Steaming hot cooked sticky rice served on a plate. — Instant Pot Sticky Rice

Coconut Basmati Rice on a plate. — Coconut Basmati Rice

Besides chicken thighs, this recipe works well with drumstick or chicken leg quarters. However, chicken breasts are not suitable for this recipe.
If you do not have coconut water, you can substitute it with Coco Rico soda or Sprite. Adjust the amount of sugar according to your personal taste.
For the best flavor, marinating the chicken for some hours or overnight is ideal. If time is limited, you can marinate the chicken at room temperature for 20-30 minutes.

Some French-Vietnamese dishes that will blow your mind:

Delicious Vietnamese Bánh Pate Sô (pork pate chaud), golden-brown pastries filled with savory pork and encased in flaky puff pastry, ready to be enjoyed as a delightful snack or breakfast treat — Bánh Pate So (Vietnamese Pâté Chaud)

Vietnamese Egg Coffee (Ca Phe Trung) — Cà Phê Trứng (Vietnamese Egg Coffee)

A close-up photo of homemade Vietnamese Mayo, a creamy and rich sauce used in Vietnamese cuisine. It has a smooth and velvety texture, perfect for enhancing the flavor of Banh Mi sandwiches and other Vietnamese dishes. — Vietnamese Mayo/Butter for Bánh Mì

Banh Mi Charcuterie Board on a table — Banh Mi Charcuterie Board

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