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Caramel Ginger Chicken

Irresistible Caramel Ginger Chicken: Quick & Flavorful Delight

Enjoy a quick weeknight meal with this Caramel Ginger Chicken, featuring juicy chicken thighs in a sweet and savory glaze.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 500 g Chicken Thigh Fillets Juicy and tender
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil High smoke point
For the Caramel Sauce
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Packed for accuracy
  • 2 tbsp Fish Sauce Authentic flavor
For the Aromatics
  • 1 tbsp Ginger Fresh, finely julienned
  • 2 pieces Eschalots (Shallots) Substitute with onions if needed
For the Heat (Optional)
  • 1 piece Bird's Eye Chilli Deseed for milder heat
For Finishing Touches
  • 1 cup Boiling Water Essential for sauce glaze

Equipment

  • Large non-stick pan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cut the chicken thigh fillets into bite-sized pieces and toss in fish sauce. Add chopped bird's eye chilli if using and marinate for 10 minutes.
Caramelization
  1. In a large non-stick pan, combine vegetable oil and brown sugar over medium-high heat. Stir until sugar melts and turns light amber, about 2-3 minutes.
Cooking Chicken
  1. Add the marinated chicken, ginger, and eschalots to the pan. Stir for about 5 minutes, ensuring chicken sears but remains slightly undercooked.
Simmering
  1. Carefully add boiling water to the pan and bring to a rapid simmer, cooking for 10-12 minutes until sauce thickens.
Serving
  1. Garnish with fresh herbs like cilantro or green onions and serve over jasmine rice or with Asian slaw.

Nutrition

Serving: 150gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Ensure chicken is cut uniformly for even cooking. Watch sugar closely to prevent burning during caramelization. Use fresh herbs as a garnish for added flavor and balance.

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