Honey Ginger Chicken - Serves 4

Modified from: Vietnamese Cooking made easy

Ingredients:
3 tablespoons oil
1 large onion, cut into wedges (yellow)
1 lb chicken breasts (or thighs)
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 in fresh ginger root, peeled and cut into very thin strips (or minced) (about 3 tbs)
1 tablespoon Chinese 5-Spice (equal parts: crushed cloves, cinnamon, star anise, nutmeg, ginger)
1 tablespoon fish sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 finger-length red chili, deseeded and cut into thin strips, to garnish

Heat the oil in a wok or skillet over high heat until very hot. Stir-fry the onion until fragrant and translucent, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add the chicken and stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger, and stir-fry for another 30 seconds. Reduce the heat to medium, add the five spice powder and mix well. Season with the fish sauce, soy sauce and honey, and stir-fry for 2 more minutes until the chicken is cooked and well coated with the sauce. Remove from heat and transfer to a serving platter.

Sprinkle the black pepper on top and garnish with chili. Serve hot with steamed rice.

Serves 4