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

Mohamed Dhifweyne
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I wouldn't make this recipe again.


zey cağ
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I thought the chicken was a bit dry.


rasal khan
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I would have liked the sauce to be a little thicker.


Abubakar Yahaya
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I had a little trouble finding some of the ingredients, but it was worth the effort.


Dereck Rodriguez
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I made this recipe exactly as written and it turned out perfectly.


Alex Obeng
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort.


Lariah Johnson
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I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chicken and caramel.


Shafin Ahmmed
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This is a really unique and flavorful dish. I'm glad I tried it.


Mary Gesicho
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's one of my go-to dishes for busy weeknights.


Mdkamrul Khan224
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I made this for my kids and they loved it! It's a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.


Silky Bolt
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This dish is so versatile. You can serve it over rice, noodles, or even mashed potatoes.


Abdulmuhyi Yakubu
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I was a bit skeptical about the combination of chicken and caramel, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors work really well together.


Bolaji Bello
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I love how easy this recipe is to follow. Even if you're a beginner cook, you can make this dish.


Hizi Bizi
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


SubBastion Bastion
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I made this for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Makyla
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This is an incredible dish! I've never had caramel chicken before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's easy to make and absolutely delicious.


Beth Alexander
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the caramel sauce was perfectly sweet and savory. I served it over rice, and it was a hit with my family.