VIETNAMESE-STYLE CARAMEL CHICKEN WITH BROCCOLI
This Recipe came from"Cooks Illustrated" May/June 2015. The saltiness of fish sauce can vary; we reccommend Tiparos. When taking the temperature of the caramel in step 2, tilt the pan and move the thermometer back and forth to equalize hot and cool spots; also make sure to have hot wter at the ready. This dish is intensely seasoned, so servi ti with plenty of steamed white rice.
Provided by Party of four
Categories Asian
Time 55m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- combine baking soda and 1 1/4 cups cold water in large bowl. Add chicken and toss to coat. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes. Rinse chicken in cold water and drain well.
- Meanwhile, combine sugar and 3 tablespoons water in small saucepan. Bring to boil over medium-high heat and cook, without stirring, until mixture begins to turn golden, 4 to 6 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue to cook, gently swirling saucepan, until sugar turns color of molasses and registers between 390 and 400 degrees, 4 to 6 minutes longer. (Caramel will produce some smoke during the last 1 to 2 minutes of cooking.) Immediately remove saucepan from heat and carefully pour in 3/4 cup hot water (mixture will bubble and steam vigorously). When bubbling has subsided, return saucepan to medium heat and stir to dissolve caramel.
- Transfer caramel to 12-inch skillet and stir in fish sauce and ginger. Add chicken and bring to simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until chicken is forktender and registers 205 degrees, 30 -40 minutes, flipping chicken halfway through simmering. Transfer chicken to serving dish and cover to keep warm.
- Bring 1 inch water to boil in Dutch oven. Lower insert or steamer basket with broccoli into pot so it rests above water; cover and simmer until broccoli is just tender, 4.5 to 5 minutes. Transfer broccoli to serving dish with chicken.
- While broccoli cooks, bring sauce to boil over medium-high heat and cook until reduced to 1 1/4 cups, 3 to 5 minutes. Whisk cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water together in small bowl, then whisk into sauce; simmer until slightly thickened, about 1 minute. Stir in pepper. Pour 1/4 cup sauce over chicken and broccoli. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve, passing remaining sauce separately.
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Ela Kaabi
[email protected]This dish was delicious! The chicken was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Vicky Gold
[email protected]This recipe was a bit confusing to follow, but the dish turned out great in the end. The chicken was juicy and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make this again.
Hunter Emery
[email protected]This is my new favorite chicken dish! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again soon.
Hunter Jenkins
[email protected]This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more spices next time to give it more flavor.
Shadow KittenGaming
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of broccoli, but I really enjoyed this dish. The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was tangy and sweet. I would definitely make this again.
Vivo Y91d
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.
Romans Vorobjovs
[email protected]The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious. I think I would add more oil to the pan next time to prevent the chicken from drying out.
Teresa Riley
[email protected]Wow, this dish was amazing! The chicken was so tender and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Ahmad Nazir
[email protected]This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the chicken was cooked well and the broccoli was nice and tender. I might try making it again with less sugar next time.
Ashi Rizwan
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of chicken, but this dish changed my mind. The caramel sauce was so delicious and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.
Chizoba Clinton Ogu
[email protected]Followed the recipe to a T and the dish turned out great! The chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, and the sauce was flavorful without being too sweet. The broccoli was also cooked perfectly. Definitely a keeper!
Asandaskhile
[email protected]This Vietnamese-style caramel chicken with broccoli was an absolute hit at our dinner party! The chicken was tender and flavorful, the sauce was rich and tangy, and the broccoli was perfectly cooked. I'll definitely be making this dish again.