Best 8 Chicken In Caramel Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our tantalizing Chicken in Caramel Sauce, a harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. This delightful dish features succulent chicken pieces enveloped in a rich, glossy caramel sauce, creating a symphony of textures and tastes. Explore the versatility of this recipe with three unique variations:

- **Classic Chicken in Caramel Sauce:** Experience the timeless flavors of this beloved dish, where chicken and caramel unite in perfect harmony.

- **Spicy Chicken in Caramel Sauce:** Embark on a flavor adventure with this fiery rendition, where a hint of heat amplifies the caramel's sweetness.

- **Chicken in Caramel Sauce with Pineapple:** Delight in a tropical twist, where pineapple chunks add a vibrant sweetness and tangy contrast to the caramel sauce.

Each recipe is carefully crafted to deliver a distinctive taste experience, catering to various palates. Whether you prefer the comforting familiarity of the classic version, the thrilling heat of the spicy variation, or the tropical flair of the pineapple-infused dish, you'll find a recipe that captivates your taste buds. Embrace the culinary artistry of Chicken in Caramel Sauce and prepare to savor a truly memorable meal.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CHEF JOHN'S CARAMEL CHICKEN



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This stunning dish is an amazing combination of sweet, spicy, and salty flavors all sticking to succulent pieces of chicken.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 615 calories, Carbohydrate 37.9 g, Cholesterol 129.4 mg, Fat 33.2 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 43 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 1966.7 mg, Sugar 29.6 g

CARAMEL CHICKEN



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Caramel chicken is an amazing 30-minute meal that you won't be able to get enough of! The chicken is glazed in the best sweet and tangy Asian sauce and is even picky eater-approved!

Provided by Alyssa Rivers

Categories     Dinner     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 boneless chicken thighs
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
8 garlic cloves peeled
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup light brown sugar (packed)
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
2 scallions thinly sliced for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large skillet heat oil over medium high heat. Season chicken with salt and cook until golden brown on each side until crisp and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  • Add garlic cloves to skillet until golden brown about 2 minutes. Transfer to the plate of chicken.
  • Return pot to medium high heat and carefully pour 1/2 cup of water scraping down the browned bits. Whisk in the brown sugar until dissolved. Then cook until mixture turns a deep amber color. About 4 minutes. Carefully add vinegar and stir to dissolve.
  • Add garlic, broth and soy sauce. Bring cooking liquid to a boil and whisk occasionally. This takes about 10 minutes. Be patient. The sauce will thicken and glaze the chicken beautifully.
  • Once glaze is ready, turn heat to medium low and return chicken to pan until heated through. Serve over rice and garnish with scallions or green onions if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Protein 51 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 145 mg, Sodium 821 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 18 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CARAMEL CHICKEN



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Quick and easy dinner recipe packed with flavor!

Provided by cookingi

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • 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 skin is 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 Facts : Calories 305.8 calories, Carbohydrate 35.4 g, Cholesterol 70.3 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 20.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 1425 mg, Sugar 33 g

CHICKEN IN CARAMEL SAUCE



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This is a yummy asian recipe that my aunt, who is vietamese, gave to me.She knew that I always love her food.The ingredients are long,but it doesn't take long to make.The fish sauce can be found at most grocery stores by the asian food aisle.

Provided by beckerd

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup fish sauce
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon slivered ginger
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 small Thai chiles, broken in half
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 shallot, sliced
1 3/4 lbs dark chicken meat, skinless, boneless, cut into pieces
1/4 lb white chicken meat, skinless, boneless, cut into pieces
cilantro, for garnishing

Steps:

  • Combine the brown sugar,water,fish sauce, rice vinegar,garlic,soy sauce,ginger,black pepper,and chiles in a small bowl.
  • Mix well.Set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a large pot over high heat.
  • Add the shallot and saute until brown,about 5 minutes.
  • Add the chicken and saute about 5 minutes or until slightly browned.
  • Add the sauce mixture and bring to a boil.
  • Turn the heat down to medium.
  • Cook until liquid is reduced by half,about 12 minutes,stirring occasionaly.
  • Serve chicken over steamed white rice.
  • Garnish with sprigs of cilantro.

VIETNAMESE CARAMEL CHICKEN



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Asian-style chicken with steamed rice.

Provided by Dan Wentzel

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Vietnamese

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 463.8 calories, Carbohydrate 6.7 g, Cholesterol 141.4 mg, Fat 30.4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 38.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 675.6 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

CARAMEL SAUCE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 4h18m

Yield 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/2 cups sugar
1/3 cup water
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Mix the water and sugar in a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan. Cook over low heat for 5 to 10 minutes, until the sugar dissolves. Do not stir. Increase the heat to medium and boil uncovered until the sugar turns a warm chestnut brown (about 350 degrees F on a candy thermometer), about 5 to 7 minutes, gently swirling the pan to stir the mixture. Be careful - the mixture is extremely hot! Watch the mixture very carefully at the end, as it will go from caramel to burnt very quickly. Turn off the heat. Stand back to avoid splattering and slowly add the cream and vanilla. Don't worry - the cream will bubble violently and the caramel will solidify.
  • Simmer over low heat, stirring constantly, until the caramel dissolves and the sauce is smooth, about 2 minutes. Allow to cool to room temperature, at least 4 hours. It will thicken as it sits.

CHICKEN IN CARAMEL SAUCE



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This recipe is based on the dish from the Slanted Door restaurant in San Francisco. Flavorful and delicious!! (And pretty easy to make, too.)

Provided by Julesong

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup fish sauce
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon dry sherry
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon dark soy sauce or 1 teaspoon regular soy sauce
1 teaspoon slivered ginger
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 small fresh Thai chiles or 2 small dried Thai chiles, broken in half
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 large shallot, sliced
1 3/4 lbs skinless boneless dark chicken meat, cut into bite size pieces
1/4 lb skinless boneless white meat chicken, cut into bite size pieces
steamed white rice
1 fresh cilantro, sprig for garnish

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, water, fish sauce, vinegar, sherry, garlic, soy sauce, ginger, black pepper, and chiles and mix well; set this sauce mixture aside.
  • In a large pot over high temperature, heat the oil; add the sliced shallot and sauté until brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the chicken pieces and cook until slightly browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the sauce mixture to the pot and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the liquid reduces by half, about 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Put the steamed rice in a serving bowl or plate and spoon the chicken over it, garnish with cilantro sprig.

SPICY CARAMEL CHICKEN



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This is an updated version of one of my earliest and most popular recipes. This chicken is fast, easy, delicious and historically significant!

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 49m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons finely grated fresh ginger
4 cloves finely minced garlic
¾ cup light brown sugar
⅓ cup rice vinegar
⅓ cup fish sauce
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce, or to taste
1 teaspoon soy sauce
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
½ cup sliced, seeded jalapeno peppers
½ cup sliced, seeded mild red chilies or bell peppers
½ cup roasted peanuts
½ cup chopped green onions, plus more for garnish
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
4 cups cooked white rice

Steps:

  • Whisk grated ginger, garlic, brown sugar, rice vinegar, fish sauce, hot sauce, and soy sauce together in a large bowl.
  • Place chicken chunks in a bowl. Pour 1/4 cup of the prepared sauce onto chicken chunks; mix until all chicken pieces are coated. Set aside 15 minutes.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a heavy skillet over high heat. As soon as oil starts to smoke, place chicken chunks in a single layer in the pan. Cook and stir until chicken pieces start to caramelize and turn deep brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Stir in sliced jalapeno and red peppers, peanuts, and green onions. Cook and stir one minute. Pour in remainder of sauce. Simmer until heated through, 1 or 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in cilantro. Serve over hot cooked rice and top with chopped green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1003.9 calories, Carbohydrate 93.6 g, Cholesterol 190.7 mg, Fat 47.7 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 49.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.8 g, Sodium 1934.2 mg, Sugar 42.8 g

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: As with any cooking, preparation is key. Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and ensure that you don't forget anything.
  • Choose the Right Chicken: For this recipe, it's best to use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs. If you're using chicken breasts, pound them to an even thickness so they cook evenly.
  • Don't Overcook the Chicken: Be careful not to overcook the chicken, as this will make it tough and dry. Cook the chicken until it's just cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side.
  • Make the Caramel Sauce Ahead of Time: You can make the caramel sauce ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. This will save you time when you're ready to make the dish.
  • Serve with Rice or Noodles: Chicken in caramel sauce is typically served with rice or noodles. You can also serve it with vegetables, such as broccoli or carrots.

Conclusion:

Chicken in caramel sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its sweet and savory flavor, this dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give chicken in caramel sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!

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