Chef John's Caramel Chicken is a sweet and savory dish that has become a favorite among home cooks. The dish is made with chicken breasts that are coated in a flavorful caramel sauce. The chicken is then baked until it is cooked through and the sauce is caramelized. The result is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. In this article, we will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to make Chef John's Caramel Chicken. We will also provide you with some tips and tricks for making the dish even more delicious.
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CARAMEL CHICKEN
Provided by Katie Lee Biegel
Categories main-dish
Time 55m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the brown sugar and cook, stirring constantly, until it begins to melt, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and cook, continuing to stir, for another 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the vinegar, fish sauce and soy sauce. Bring to a low simmer and let cook for about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
- Use a paper towel to thoroughly pat dry the chicken. Sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large ovenproof skillet over high heat until very hot. Add the oil. Place the chicken in the skillet skin-side down and let brown without moving it for about 4 minutes. Remove the chicken to a plate and raise the heat to medium-high. Add the brown sugar mixture and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits. Return the chicken to the skillet skin-side up. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake, basting the chicken with the sauce midway through cooking, until cooked through, about 20 minutes. For extra-crispy skin, transfer the skillet to the broiler for about 2 minutes. Serve over white rice with sauce.
CHEF JOHN'S CARAMEL CHICKEN
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
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
CARAMEL CHICKEN
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
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
CHEF JOHN'S CARAMEL CHICKEN
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 Asian Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
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
SPICY CARAMEL CHICKEN
This is an updated version of one of my earliest and most popular recipes. This chicken is fast, easy, delicious and historically significant!
Provided by Chef John
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Thigh Recipes
Time 49m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Whisk grated ginger, garlic, brown sugar, rice vinegar, fish sauce, hot sauce, and soy sauce together in a large bowl.
- Place chicken chunks in a bowl. Pour 1/4 cup of the prepared sauce onto chicken chunks; mix until all chicken pieces are coated. Set aside 15 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a heavy skillet over high heat. As soon as oil starts to smoke, place chicken chunks in a single layer in the pan. Cook and stir until chicken pieces start to caramelize and turn deep brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Stir in sliced jalapeno and red peppers, peanuts, and green onions. Cook and stir one minute. Pour in remainder of sauce. Simmer until heated through, 1 or 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Stir in cilantro. Serve over hot cooked rice and top with chopped green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1003.9 calories, Carbohydrate 93.6 g, Cholesterol 190.7 mg, Fat 47.7 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 49.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.8 g, Sodium 1934.2 mg, Sugar 42.8 g
Tips:
- Use a large skillet or wok to cook the chicken; this will help the chicken cook evenly and prevent it from sticking.
- To make sure the chicken is cooked through, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 165°F.
- If you don't have brown sugar, you can use granulated sugar instead. However, the brown sugar will give the chicken a richer flavor.
- Be careful not to overcook the chicken, or it will become tough.
- Serve the chicken with rice, noodles, or vegetables.
Conclusion:
Chef John's Caramel Chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the caramel sauce is rich and sweet. This dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family.
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