CARAMELIZED CHICKEN WITH LEMONGRASS AND CHILIES - GA XAO SA OT CAY
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, season the chicken with the salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Add half of the lemongrass, toss, and set aside. In a large skillet (if possible, use a pan with a light interior such as stainless steel so you can monitor changes in color), heat the oil over medium-high heat until it becomes runny and starts to shimmer. Add the sugar and cook and stir continuously. After 1 to 2 minutes, the sugar will start to clump together then melt into a syrup. Cook and stir for another 2 to 3 minutes, or until the clear syrup thickens into a gooey caramel-brown liquid suspended in the oil. You will also smell a pleasant burnt sugar aroma. Watch the caramel closely during this process as it can burn very quickly. If the caramel starts to turn black and smell acrid, pull the skillet off the stove for a few seconds before continuing. Stir in the remaining lemongrass, the onion, and 1 tablespoon of the garlic and cook and stir until the ingredients turn golden brown and fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the chicken and raise the heat to high. Cook, tossing the chicken in the caramel sauce, for about 1½ minutes. If there isn't enough sauce to evenly coat the chicken, carefully add water, 1 tablespoon at a time. If the mixture starts to sputter and seize, pull the skillet off the stove until it ceases. Throw in the chilies and cook and stir until the chicken is no longer pink, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the fish sauce and the remaining garlic. Stir with a couple more flourishes to mix well. When the chicken is just cooked through (cut into a piece to check), taste and adjust seasonings if desired. Remove from the heat and transfer to a serving platter. Sprinkle with black pepper to taste and garnish with cilantro leaves and green onions. Grandma Says: Add the fish sauce at the last minute and it won't stink up your kitchen or your clothes.
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Pascal Pounds
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the chicken and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.
Rojub RT
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but it was still very good. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again, but I will use less chili peppers next time.
Sonlouis TV
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chicken, but this dish was amazing! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and addictive. I will definitely be making this again.
Ruth Chilufya
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Rabina Tamu
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the chicken and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.
Hector Pizarro
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but it was still very good. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again, but I will use less chili peppers next time.
Ethel Ciyana
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chicken, but this dish was amazing! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and addictive. I will definitely be making this again.
Oyiza Shaibu
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
D_hermit Rushabwoy
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the chicken and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.
Crystal Lowden
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but it was still very good. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again, but I will use less chili peppers next time.
Evenet Makukule
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chicken, but this dish was amazing! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and addictive. I will definitely be making this again.
JHGamer Artist
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Mhilon Mhilon
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and addicting. I will definitely be making this again.
Abdou Coulibaly
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.