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

When it comes to Vietnamese cuisine, there are a few classic dishes that always stand out. One of these is Vietnamese Caramel Chicken, a dish that is beloved for its rich and complex flavors. This dish is a perfect example of the balance of sweet, salty, and savory flavors that Vietnamese cuisine is known for.

At its core, Vietnamese Caramel Chicken is a simple dish, but its flavors are anything but. The chicken is first marinated in a mixture of fish sauce, sugar, and garlic, which g...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 3 pounds chicken thighs
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • ½ tablespoon white sugar
  • 3 teaspoons rice vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, sliced

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Combine sugar, fish sauce, and black pepper in a shallow plate and turn chicken in the marinade. Set aside for 10 minutes.
  • Combine water, fish sauce, sugar, and rice vinegar in a bowl. Set caramel sauce aside.
  • Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil and pan-fry chicken, skin-side up, until bottoms turn slightly crispy and brown, about 5 minutes. Turn and cook until skin is slightly charred, about 5 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and transfer to a plate.
  • Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the skillet and cook garlic for 30 seconds. Return chicken to the skillet and add caramel sauce. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear. Caramel sauce should be reduced and turn amber in color. Add jalapenos and cook for 1 more minute.

    • Nutrition

    464 cal.

    • Total Fat: 30g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 141mg
    • Sodium: 676mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 7g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 39g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 27mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 380mg

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