VIETNAMESE CARAMEL CHICKEN

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Asian-style chicken with steamed rice.

Provided by Dan Wentzel

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Vietnamese

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons fish sauce
ground black pepper to taste
3 pounds chicken thighs
3 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon fish sauce
½ tablespoon white sugar
3 teaspoons rice vinegar
3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
5 cloves garlic, minced
2 jalapeno peppers, sliced

Steps:

  • Combine sugar, fish sauce, and black pepper in a shallow plate and turn chicken in the marinade. Set aside for 10 minutes.
  • Combine water, fish sauce, sugar, and rice vinegar in a bowl. Set caramel sauce aside.
  • Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil and pan-fry chicken, skin-side up, until bottoms turn slightly crispy and brown, about 5 minutes. Turn and cook until skin is slightly charred, about 5 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and transfer to a plate.
  • Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the skillet and cook garlic for 30 seconds. Return chicken to the skillet and add caramel sauce. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear. Caramel sauce should be reduced and turn amber in color. Add jalapenos and cook for 1 more minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 463.8 calories, Carbohydrate 6.7 g, Cholesterol 141.4 mg, Fat 30.4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 38.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 675.6 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

Jade Marks
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This was my first time making Vietnamese caramel chicken and it was a success! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and not too sweet. I will definitely be making this again.


Nyasia Cannon
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out great! The sauce was a little too sweet for my taste, but that's easily fixable. Overall, this is a great recipe that I would recommend to anyone.


Nahum Terefe
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This was my first time making Vietnamese caramel chicken, and it was a hit! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and not too sweet. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Biplop sorkar
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I'm always looking for new and exciting Vietnamese recipes to try, and this caramel chicken did not disappoint! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was rich and savory. I will definitely be adding this recipe to my regular rotation.


Mohammed Tarek
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This dish was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but it was worth it! The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


ndessy joash
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I'm a big fan of Vietnamese food, and this caramel chicken is one of my favorite dishes. The recipe is easy to follow and the results are always delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!


Zubair Khan
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This was my first time making Vietnamese caramel chicken and it was a success! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and not too sweet. I will definitely be making this again.


Shahazaib Hassan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out great! The sauce was a little too sweet for my taste, but that's easily fixable. Overall, this is a great recipe that I would recommend to anyone.


Lereko Mauoane
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This was my first time making Vietnamese caramel chicken, and it was a hit! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and not too sweet. I will definitely be making this again.


Luke Magdalin
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I'm always looking for new and exciting Vietnamese recipes to try, and this caramel chicken did not disappoint! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was rich and savory. I will definitely be adding this recipe to my regular rotation.


orubu light
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This dish was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but it was worth it! The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Mayssa Sabbagh
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I'm a big fan of Vietnamese food, and this caramel chicken is one of my favorite dishes. The recipe is easy to follow and the results are always delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!


Ahsan Habib
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This was my first time making Vietnamese caramel chicken and it was a success! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and not too sweet. I will definitely be making this again.


sardar mohsan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out great! The sauce was a little too sweet for my taste, but that's easily fixable. Overall, this is a great recipe that I would recommend to anyone.


Ma Shakil
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This dish was amazing! I've never had Vietnamese caramel chicken before, but it was so flavorful and delicious. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was rich and savory. I will definitely be making this again.