How to Make Caramel Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something truly special about the combination of sweet and savory flavors in a dish, and caramel chicken is the perfect example of this culinary magic at work. This dish, which hails from Vietnam, is all about balance – the rich and decadent caramel sauce perfectly complements the tender and juicy chicken, creating a dish that is both comforting and deeply satisfying.

The process of making caramel chicken involves slowly cooking the chicken in a caramel sauce that has been enr...

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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup dark brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup rice vinegar
  • ⅓ cup cold water
  • ⅓ cup fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
  • 1 ½ teaspoons crushed red pepper
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 5 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, quartered
  • ½ cup chopped green onions

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 5
  • Yield: 5 chicken thighs

  • Whisk dark brown sugar, rice vinegar, water, fish sauce, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and crushed red pepper together in a bowl until sugar is completely dissolved.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over high heat. Add chicken; cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Pour in 1/2 cup of the brown sugar mixture. Cook and stir until sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes more.
  • Pour in remaining sauce; cook until the juices run clear, 10 to 12 minutes. An instant-read thermometer should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Top with green onions.
  • Nutrition

    306 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 70mg
    • Sodium: 1425mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 35g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 33g
    • Protein: 21g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 57mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 332mg