How to Make Chef John's Caramel Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a delicious and unique chicken recipe that will impress your family and friends, then you've come to the right place. Chef John's Caramel Chicken is a flavorful and savory dish that combines the sweetness of caramel with the succulence of tender chicken. This recipe is sure to become a new favorite in your household, and it's perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions.

One of the best things about Chef John's Caramel Chicken is its balance of flavor...

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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup dark brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup cold water
  • ⅓ cup fish sauce
  • ⅓ cup rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, quartered
  • ½ cup roasted peanuts
  • 2 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and sliced
  • 1 bunch green onions, chopped
  • fresh cilantro sprigs, for garnish

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Whisk brown sugar, water, fish sauce, rice vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger in a bowl until brown sugar is completely dissolved, about 1 minute. Set aside.
  • Heat oil over high heat in a skillet. Stir in chicken.
  • Pour 1/3 cup of the brown sugar mixture over chicken; cook and stir until the brown sugar mixture has a syrup-like consistency, 6 to 7 minutes.
  • Pour in the remaining brown sugar mixture; cook until chicken is tender and no longer pink inside, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in in peanuts, jalapenos and green onion; cook until warmed through, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Garnish with cilantro and serve.
  • Nutrition

    615 cal.

    • Total Fat: 33g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 129mg
    • Sodium: 1967mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 38g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 30g
    • Protein: 43g
    • Vitamin C: 19mg
    • Calcium: 115mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 742mg