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Vietnamese Caramel Ginger Chicken

Savory Vietnamese Caramel Ginger Chicken in Just 12 Minutes

Quick and delicious Vietnamese Caramel Ginger Chicken with a savory balance of flavors, ready in just 12 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 kg Chicken Thigh Fillets boneless for moisture
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Fish Sauce can substitute soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp Brown Sugar provides essential caramel sweetness
  • 2 tbsp Ginger fresh, finely julienned
  • 1 chili Chili (optional) adds light heat
  • 2 Eschalots (optional) Eschalots finely sliced
  • 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil for preparing caramel base
  • 1 cup Boiling Water essential for sauce

Equipment

  • large non-stick pan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Marinate the Chicken by tossing the chicken thigh fillets in a bowl with fish sauce and optional chili. Let sit while you prepare other ingredients.
  2. Heat the Caramel Base by heating vegetable oil in a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat for about 1 minute. Add brown sugar, stirring gently until it melts into a golden caramel.
  3. Brown the Chicken by returning the pan to heat and cooking the chicken for approximately 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently.
  4. Introduce the Boiling Water by pouring it into the pan, bringing the mixture to a vigorous simmer.
  5. Simmer to Create Glaze by allowing the chicken to simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally to check on the sauce's consistency.
  6. Final Touches and Serve by serving the chicken over jasmine rice, garnished with fresh coriander and sliced chili.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This dish tastes even better the next day! Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days to maintain flavor.

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