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The chicken is meticulously cleaned, vertically cut along the breast to split it flat, then evenly marinated on both sides with lime, crushed chili salt, and lemongrass water. After 30 minutes, the chicken is clamped on bamboo and grilled over a charcoal stove. Once cooked, the chicken boasts an irresistibly fragrant flavor, with perfectly balanced sweet and tender meat, complemented by a dipping sauce of fresh lime and squeezed green chili. The ultimate delight lies in savoring the fire-grilled chicken alongside soft, sticky bamboo rice, paired with a dash of sesame salt.
4. Western-style Clay-Wrapped Grilled Chicken
Those who once cherished the renowned TV series 'Southern Land' by director Nguyen Vinh Son will surely be captivated by the scene where little An (Hung Thuan) eagerly watches Mr. An (Trung Dan) stealing and making clay-wrapped grilled chicken, then covering it with fragrant straw for a vibrant feast.
Truly, clay-wrapped grilled chicken is a culinary essential when treating distant guests in the Western region. Perhaps there is no simpler way to prepare chicken, as the chicken doesn't require slaughter; it's merely covered in clay and coated with straw.
The chicken is roasted until the clay dries and cracks, and upon removing the clay, the feathers are completely gone. Nothing compares to sitting together and relishing the freshly roasted chicken placed on a banana leaf, with its white, tender meat oozing flavorful fatty juices, carrying the aroma of straw and the intense scent of earth. Dip it in salt, pepper, and lime, and complement the experience with a sip of local wine.
5. Chicken with No Escape
The dish 'Chicken with No Escape' isn't just unique in its name; at a glance, guests find it visually pleasing. The chicken is 'confined' within a rather large, enticing golden-fried sticky rice casing. To indulge, breaking through the tightly woven 'sticky rice wall' is a must.
Wrapped in a layer of fragrant, chewy glutinous rice, the chicken's tender meat retains an absolute sweetness, making the dish incredibly enticing. The chickens used for 'Chicken with No Escape' aren't excessively large, weighing only around 1.2 – 1.4 kg, yet they boast a thick layer of meat, appearing soft, fatty, and still moist due to extended marination within the sticky rice casing.
6. Spicy Cheese Chicken
While the above-mentioned chicken dishes are distinctly Vietnamese, this Spicy Cheese Chicken hails from Korea. It has been a favorite among both the young and old, gaining popularity in both the South and the North since 2016.
The preparation of the cheese chicken isn't overly complex: boneless chicken meat, cut into mouth-watering squares, is grilled with a variety of distinctive Korean spices. Finally, a layer of rich, velvety cheese is generously spread on top, creating a soft and elastic texture.
Following that, the chicken is placed on a large, hot stone pan, emitting a hot, steaming aroma of cheese when served. When eating, diners use a wooden spoon to evenly coat each piece of chicken with the melded cheese layer.
The moment you use chopsticks to lift a piece of chicken, layers of melted cheese follow, delighting every diner. The tender, tongue-tingling chicken, combined with rich and creamy cheese, becomes even more enticing and appealing during the winter season!
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Reference: Travel guide Mytour
MytourJanuary 18, 2017
