Vietnam-easy Caramel Chicken
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 4 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs
- 4 servings cooked rice, to serve
Instructions
- Combine brown sugar plus 1/4 cup water in a light-colored pot and heat over medium, swirling pan occasionally, until bubbling and dark brown, like dark brewed coffee, about 8 minutes. Add remaining 1/4 cup water, fish sauce, ginger, garlic and red pepper flakes.
- Slice chicken into bite-sized strips. Stir chicken into sauce and cook, stirring occasionally, over medium heat until sauce is thickened and sticky and chicken is tender, about 10-15 minutes.
- Serve over rice, accompanied by Asian Slaw (recipe next).