SPICY CARAMEL CHICKEN

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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

2 tablespoons finely grated fresh ginger
4 cloves finely minced garlic
¾ cup light brown sugar
⅓ cup rice vinegar
⅓ cup fish sauce
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce, or to taste
1 teaspoon soy sauce
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
½ cup sliced, seeded jalapeno peppers
½ cup sliced, seeded mild red chilies or bell peppers
½ cup roasted peanuts
½ cup chopped green onions, plus more for garnish
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
4 cups cooked white rice

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

Fotis Megas
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This dish is delicious!


Konami Tv
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Jackie Lottering
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Josephe Kabenge
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal.


Agu Ebuka
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This dish is easy to make.


Tulgaa Elliot
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I will definitely be making this again.


Kushal Tamang
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This dish is a hit with my family.


Bahar Jafaar
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This is my new favorite chicken recipe.


Daniyal Lodhi
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The sauce is amazing.


Timia Middleton
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I love the way the chicken caramelizes in the sauce.


Celia Deleon
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Md Giyam Md
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is always flavorful.


Gilbert Mweetwa
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the whole family will love it.


Bryan Koch
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this dish was the perfect level of heat. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Adun Ola
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This dish is so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I love the way the chicken caramelizes in the sauce.


Zniper Piggy
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I was looking for a new chicken recipe and this one caught my eye. I'm so glad I tried it! The chicken is delicious and the sauce is perfect.


emeka yahwe
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This is my new favorite chicken recipe! The chicken is so tender and juicy, and the sauce is amazing. I love the combination of sweet and spicy.


Binda Lal Sah
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the chicken and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Ahmad Ilyas
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This spicy caramel chicken was a hit with my family! The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. I will definitely be making this again.