Description
This Vietnamese Caramel Ginger Chicken recipe is a savory and slightly sweet dish that perfectly balances the flavors of fish sauce, ginger, and caramelized sugar. Tender chicken thigh pieces are coated in a sticky, aromatic sauce, making it a flavorful and comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 kg / 2 lb skinless chicken thigh fillets, cut into large 5cm/2″ pieces
Sauce:
- 3 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 bird’s eye chilli or Thai chilli, deseeded, finely minced (optional)
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, tightly packed
- 1/3 cup ginger, finely julienned (about 5 cm/2″ thick piece)
- 2 eschallots, halved then finely sliced (sub half red onion)
For Serving:
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- Fresh coriander/cilantro or green onion slices (recommended)
- Red chilli, finely sliced (optional)
- Jasmine rice
Instructions
- Toss Chicken: Combine chicken with fish sauce and chilli, then set aside.
- Prepare Pan: Use a large non-stick pan.
- Make Caramel: Mix oil and sugar in the cold pan, then melt the sugar on medium high heat. Add chicken, ginger, and shallots.
- Cook Chicken: Stir until chicken turns white but not browned. Add water and simmer rapidly for 10-12 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with chilli, coriander, and serve with jasmine rice.
Notes
- Marinating the chicken is optional but enhances the flavor.
- If the caramel hardens, it will re-melt during cooking.
- A large pan is crucial for reducing the sauce properly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 175mg
Keywords: Vietnamese Caramel Ginger Chicken, Caramelized Chicken, Asian Chicken Recipe
