Best 11 Caramel Chicken With Pickled Cucumber And Onion Recipes

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Caramel chicken with pickled cucumber and onion is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and tasty weeknight meal. The combination of sweet and savory flavors is sure to please everyone at the table, and the pickled cucumber and onion add a refreshing crunch. This dish is also relatively healthy, as it is made with lean chicken breast and plenty of vegetables. So if you're looking for a new and exciting way to cook chicken, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CARAMEL CHICKEN



Caramel Chicken image

Quick and easy dinner recipe packed with flavor!

Provided by cookingi

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 11

¾ cup dark brown sugar
⅓ cup rice vinegar
⅓ cup cold water
⅓ cup fish sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
1 ½ teaspoons crushed red pepper
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
5 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, quartered
½ cup chopped green onions

Steps:

  • Whisk dark brown sugar, rice vinegar, water, fish sauce, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and crushed red pepper together in a bowl until sugar is completely dissolved.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over high heat. Add chicken; cook until skin is golden brown, about 5 minutes. Pour in 1/2 cup of the brown sugar mixture. Cook and stir until sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes more.
  • Pour in remaining sauce; cook until the juices run clear, 10 to 12 minutes. An instant-read thermometer should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Top with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.8 calories, Carbohydrate 35.4 g, Cholesterol 70.3 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 20.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 1425 mg, Sugar 33 g

CARAMEL CHICKEN WITH PICKLED CUCUMBER AND ONION



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Who needs take-out when you have this Asian-inspired recipe that's ready in less than an hour?

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 medium cucumber
1 small red onion, cut in half, sliced (1/2 cup)
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2/3 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
8 boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 teaspoon finely chopped gingerroot
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Hot cooked rice, if desired
Black sesame seed or toasted sesame seed, if desired

Steps:

  • In medium glass or plastic bowl, mix cider vinegar, granulated sugar, pepper flakes, salt and pepper until sugar is dissolved. Cut cucumber in half lengthwise; remove seeds with spoon. Cut each half crosswise into 1/4-inch slices. Add cucumber and onion to bowl; toss to coat. Set aside; stir occasionally.
  • In small bowl, mix brown sugar, broth, rice vinegar and soy sauce until sugar is almost dissolved; set aside. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken, gingerroot and garlic; cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is lightly browned.
  • Add broth mixture to skillet. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium-low. Cook uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until chicken is golden brown and sauce is thickened and reduced by half.
  • Serve chicken and sauce over rice. Top with pickled cucumber and onion; sprinkle with sesame seed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 42 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 860 mg, Sugar 30 g, TransFat 0 g

PICKLED CUCUMBERS AND RED ONION



Pickled Cucumbers and Red Onion image

Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     side-dish

Time 5h20m

Yield about 3 to 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 hothouse seedless cucumber
1/2 small red onion
2 tablespoons fresh picked dill sprigs
1 1/2 cups white vinegar
1 cup sugar
5 to 6 allspice berries
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Using a mandoline or sharp knife, finely slice the cucumbers and red onion. Put in a mixing bowl with the dill sprigs and a pinch of salt while you prepare the pickling solution.
  • In a small pot over medium heat, combine white vinegar, sugar, allspice and salt. Stir well until the liquid is simmering and the sugar has completely dissolved. Pour pickling liquid over red onion and cucumbers and stir to ensure everything is evenly coated. Allow to cool to room temperature, then cover with plastic wrap (press the plastic wrap down onto the cucumbers so there is no air) and refrigerate. Chill for at least 4 hours to cool completely before serving.

CHEF JOHN'S CARAMEL CHICKEN



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This stunning dish is an amazing combination of sweet, spicy, and salty flavors all sticking to succulent pieces of chicken.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

¾ cup dark brown sugar
⅓ cup cold water
⅓ cup fish sauce
⅓ cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, quartered
½ cup roasted peanuts
2 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and sliced
1 bunch green onions, chopped
fresh cilantro sprigs, for garnish

Steps:

  • Whisk brown sugar, water, fish sauce, rice vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger in a bowl until brown sugar is completely dissolved, about 1 minute. Set aside.
  • Heat oil over high heat in a skillet. Stir in chicken.
  • Pour 1/3 cup of the brown sugar mixture over chicken; cook and stir until the brown sugar mixture has a syrup-like consistency, 6 to 7 minutes.
  • Pour in the remaining brown sugar mixture; cook until chicken is tender and no longer pink inside, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in in peanuts, jalapenos and green onion; cook until warmed through, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Garnish with cilantro and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 615 calories, Carbohydrate 37.9 g, Cholesterol 129.4 mg, Fat 33.2 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 43 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 1966.7 mg, Sugar 29.6 g

SOY-GLAZED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH PICKLED CUCUMBERS



Soy-Glazed Chicken Breasts With Pickled Cucumbers image

The pan-steam method used here ensures boneless, skinless chicken breasts cook quickly while staying moist. The technique works with water, but a flavorful mixture of soy sauce, honey, garlic and coriander infuses the chicken with even more flavor. Depending on the size of the skillet you use, the sauce may reduce a little slower or faster than the time indicated. When you swipe a rubber spatula across the bottom of the skillet, the sauce should hold a spatula-wide trail that fills in with liquid pretty quickly. If you happen to reduce too much, whisk in water one tablespoon at a time until you're back to a shiny sauce that can be drizzled. Rice is an obvious side, but the sliced chicken and pickled cucumbers are really good tucked inside flour tortillas, too.

Provided by Dawn Perry

Categories     dinner, weekday, poultry, vegetables, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
1 shallot, peeled, halved and thinly sliced lengthwise
1/4 cup rice vinegar
Kosher salt and black pepper
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 1/2 to 2 pounds)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves, smashed
1 teaspoon coriander seeds, roughly smashed with the side of a heavy knife
Cilantro leaves and tender stems, for serving
Steamed rice, for serving

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, toss to combine the cucumber, shallot, vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; set aside while you make the chicken.
  • In a shallow dish, stir soy sauce and honey together; add chicken and turn to coat.
  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add garlic and coriander and stir to coat. Add chicken breasts (reserve the marinade) and cook until browned on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. (Browning happens a little faster than usual here because of the honey and soy; if the marinade is getting too dark, lower the heat slightly.)
  • Add reserved marinade and 1/4 cup water to the skillet. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low and cook, covered, until cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes more per side.
  • Uncover the skillet, increase heat to medium-high and cook, turning chicken occasionally, until liquid is reduced and chicken is glazed, about 5 minutes. Serve chicken drizzled with any leftover glaze over rice with cucumber salad and cilantro.

ONION-CRUSTED CHICKEN WITH CARAMEL CITRUS GLAZE



Onion-Crusted Chicken with Caramel Citrus Glaze image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 quart plus 1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Salt and pepper
1 red onion, julienne, plus 1/2 red onion, minced
1/4 pound bacon, diced
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon tomato puree
1 orange, juiced
1 lemon, juiced
1 lime, juiced
Two 8-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts or cutlets
1 large egg, beaten
1/4 cup milk

Steps:

  • Make the fried onions: Heat up to 1 quart of vegetable oil (2 to 3 inches deep) in a deep saute pan or skillet until it reaches about 350 degrees F.
  • Put the flour in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Add the julienne onions and toss to coat. In batches, being careful not to crowd, add the onions to the hot oil to fry, making sure to lightly shake off excess flour prior to putting them in. When they are golden brown but not dark brown, 3 to 4 minutes per batch, use a slotted spoon to carefully remove the onions to paper towels. When the onions are done, give them a rough chop and set aside.
  • Add the bacon and minced red onion to a nonstick saute pan and cook over medium heat until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the sugar, 2 cups water and the tomato puree and reduce the mixture until it thickens, another 5 to 8 minutes. Add all the citrus juices and stir well to combine. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • Heat the remaining 1/4 cup oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper. Fill one shallow bowl with the beaten egg and milk, and fill a second with the fried onions. Individually, dip the chicken breasts into the egg, then press into the fried onion. Place the chicken breasts in the heated skillet and cook until golden, about 10 minutes per side, carefully turning once.
  • Pour the glaze over the breasts to serve. It goes great with rice or mashed potatoes.

CARAMELIZED ONION CHICKEN



Caramelized Onion Chicken image

This recipe was adapted from Cooking Light. Only 246 cals and 2.6 g of fat. It takes only 20 minutes to make and tastes great.

Provided by SunnyAcacia

Categories     Chicken

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in strips
salt and pepper
olive oil flavored cooking spray
1 medium onion, sliced
1/4 cup strawberry jam
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1/2 teaspoon rosemary

Steps:

  • Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Spray the onions and a large frying pan with kitchen spray.
  • Saute the onions for 2 minutes, then add chicken to the pan.
  • Continue cooking an additional 8 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.
  • Remove both onions and chicken from the pan.
  • Add the jam and remaining ingredients to the pan, and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Return chicken and onions to the pan and continue cooking for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

CHICKEN WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS



Chicken with Caramelized Onions image

You would not believe the flavor that comes out of such a simple recipe. The onion cheese combination is delicious. Swiss can be substituted but you won't get nearly the flavor. Recipe comes from a cookbook by Pol Martin.

Provided by richabby

Categories     Poultry

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions, peeled and sliced
4 boneless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon teriyaki sauce
1 lemon, juice of
1/2 cup gruyere cheese
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Heat half of oil in frying pan over medium heat.
  • Add onions and cook 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Season with salt and pepper during cooking.
  • Onions should become golden brown and caramelized.
  • Remove onions from pan and set aside.
  • Heat remaining oil in the same pan.
  • Add chicken and season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook 5 minutes on each side over medium heat.
  • Add teriyaki sauce and lemon juice.
  • Cook 1 minute.
  • Transfer chicken breasts and all juices to ovenproof baking dish.
  • Top with onions and all juices.
  • Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Broil 3 minutes in the oven til cheese is bubbly.

ROASTED CHICKEN WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS



Roasted Chicken with Caramelized Onions image

Provided by Miki Zivkovic

Categories     Milk/Cream     Chicken     Garlic     Onion     Roast     Sauté     Vinegar     Fall     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 heads of garlic, cloves separated and peeled
1 cup whole milk
7 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
4 onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
2/3 cup balsamic vinegar
2 fresh thyme sprigs
1 bay leaf
3 tablespoons whipping cream
2 whole chickens (each about 3 1/2 pounds), split in half
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Bring garlic cloves and milk to boil in heavy medium saucepan over high heat. Drain. Discard milk. Transfer garlic cloves to 8x8x2-inch metal baking pan. Add 3 tablespoons oil and toss to coat. Roast until golden, about 13 minutes. Cool slightly. Transfer garlic with its cooking oil to processor; blend to form paste. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Garlic paste can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • Melt butter and 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over medium-low heat. Add onions and sauté until golden brown, stirring occasionally, about 40 minutes. Add vinegar, thyme, and bay leaf. Simmer until liquid is reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Stir in cream. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, preheat oven to 450°F. Heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in heavy large nonstick skillet over high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Working in 2 batches, add chicken, skin side down, to skillet and cook until skin is golden brown (do not turn), about 4 minutes. Place chicken, skin side up, on large rimmed baking sheet. Roast until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear when thigh is pierced with knife, about 20 minutes. Spread garlic paste atop chicken halves, dividing equally. Bake until golden brown, about 5 minutes longer.
  • Rewarm onions over medium-low heat, stirring often. Spoon onions in center of 4 plates. Place chicken halves atop onions. Sprinkle with parsley; serve.

CARAMELIZED GARLIC & ONION CHICKEN



Caramelized Garlic & Onion Chicken image

Try the perfect entrée with this garlic and onion chicken. Caramelize Garlic & Onion Chicken has a tangy sauce that's delectable in every bite.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 Tbsp. butter
2 sweet onions, thinly sliced
8 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/4 cup A.1. Thick & Hearty Sauce, divided
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
4 small bone-in chicken breasts (1-1/2 lb.), skinned
2 Tbsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400ºF.
  • Melt butter in large skillet on medium heat. Add onions; cover. Cook 9 min. or until onions are tender, uncovering after 3 min. and stirring frequently. Stir in garlic; cook 8 to 10 min. or until onions are golden brown, stirring occasionally. Stir in 3 Tbsp. steak sauce and sugar; cook and stir 2 min.
  • Place chicken in shallow baking dish. Mix remaining steak sauce and mustard; spread over chicken. Top with onions.
  • Bake 30 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF). Serve topped with cheese and sauce from bottom of dish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 660 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 30 g

GREEK-STYLE CHICKEN WITH PICKLED ONIONS, TOMATOES, AND TZATZIKI



Greek-Style Chicken with Pickled Onions, Tomatoes, and Tzatziki image

A short soak in vinegar helps mellow red onions and turns them sweet and spicy -- they make a great complement to juicy bites of chicken and tzatziki.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
Coarse salt and ground pepper
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 1/2 pounds total), cut into 1-inch pieces
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest, plus 4 teaspoons lemon juice (from 2 lemons)
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 English cucumber, halved crosswise and thinly sliced
2/3 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, halved (2 cups)
Cooked long-grain white rice, for serving

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine onion and vinegar; season with salt and pepper. In another medium bowl, combine chicken, lemon zest, and oregano; season with salt and pepper.
  • In a third medium bowl, make tzatziki: Combine cucumber, yogurt, parsley, and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper.
  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Add tomatoes to pickled onions and serve with chicken, tzatziki, and rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 40 g, SaturatedFat 2 g

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and prevent any scrambling later on.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot or skillet: This will help to prevent the chicken from sticking and burning.
  • Cook the chicken in batches: If you try to cook too much chicken at once, it will not cook evenly. Cook the chicken in batches so that each piece has enough room to brown.
  • Do not overcook the chicken: Overcooked chicken is tough and dry. Cook the chicken until it is just cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side.
  • Make the sauce while the chicken is cooking: This will save you time and ensure that the sauce is hot and ready to serve when the chicken is done.
  • Add the pickled cucumber and onion at the end: This will help to keep them crisp and prevent them from becoming soggy.

Conclusion:

Caramel chicken with pickled cucumber and onion is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and flavorful, the sauce is rich and tangy, and the pickled cucumber and onion add a refreshing crunch. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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