Chef John's Caramel Chicken

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Chef John's caramel chicken is a stunning dish. It's an amazing combination of sweet, spicy, and salty flavors all sticking to succulent pieces of chicken.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup dark brown sugar

  • cup cold water

  • cup fish sauce

  • cup rice wine vinegar

  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed

  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce

  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger

  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil

  • 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, quartered

  • ½ cup roasted peanuts

  • 1 bunch green onions, chopped

  • 2 fresh jalapeño peppers, seeded and sliced

  • fresh cilantro sprigs, for garnish

Directions

  1. Whisk brown sugar, water, fish sauce, rice wine vinegar, garlic, soy sauce, and ginger together in a bowl until brown sugar completely dissolved, about 1 minute; set aside.

  2. Heat oil in a skillet over high heat; add chicken.

  3. Pour 1/3 cup brown sugar mixture over chicken; cook and stir until mixture has a syrup-like consistency, 6 to 7 minutes.

  4. Pour in remaining brown sugar mixture; cook until chicken tender and no longer pink inside, about 5 minutes.

  5. Stir in in peanuts, green onions, and jalapeños; cook until warmed through, 2 to 3 minutes.

  6. Garnish with cilantro and serve.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

615 Calories
33g Fat
38g Carbs
43g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 615
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 33g 43%
Saturated Fat 8g 39%
Cholesterol 129mg 43%
Sodium 1967mg 86%
Total Carbohydrate 38g 14%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 30g
Protein 43g 86%
Vitamin C 19mg 21%
Calcium 115mg 9%
Iron 4mg 23%
Potassium 742mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.