Name: Vietnamese Caramel Ginger Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces; 1 cup packed light brown sugar; 3 tablespoons fish sauce; 2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 0.5 cup water; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 small onion, thinly sliced; 1 fresh chili, finely sliced (optional); Chopped scallions for garnish; Chopped cilantro for garnish; Steamed jasmine rice, to serve

Vietnamese Caramel Ginger Chicken Recipe

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Learn to make Vietnamese Caramel Ginger Chicken with a rich savory sauce that will delight your taste buds and brighten your meals

Author: molly
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Category: Main course
Cuisine: Vietnamese

Ingredients

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1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces

1 cup packed light brown sugar

3 tablespoons fish sauce

2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger

4 cloves garlic, minced

0.5 cup water

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 small onion, thinly sliced

1 fresh chili, finely sliced (optional)

Chopped scallions for garnish

Chopped cilantro for garnish

Steamed jasmine rice, to serve

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Instructions

In a dry wok or large skillet over medium heat, add the brown sugar. Stir gently until the sugar melts into a golden amber caramel. Once melted, carefully add the water and fish sauce. Stir to incorporate, then reduce heat to low.

In another pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and sliced onions. Sauté until fragrant and soft, about 2-3 minutes.

Toss in the chicken pieces with the aromatics. Stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until mostly cooked but still juicy. Sprinkle soy sauce over the chicken.

Pour the caramel sauce into the chicken pan. Stir to coat everything. Simmer gently on low heat for 10 minutes until sauce thickens and clings to the chicken.

Add sliced fresh chili for heat if desired. Stir once more and remove from heat.

Sprinkle chopped scallions and cilantro on top. Serve hot with steamed jasmine rice.

Notes

Vietnamese Caramel Ginger Chicken is a mouthwatering dish combining sweet, salty, and spicy flavors with tender, juicy chicken thighs coated in a luscious caramel ginger sauce. It features caramelized brown sugar, fish sauce, fresh ginger, and garlic for an authentic Vietnamese umami-rich glaze.

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