VIETNAMESE CARAMEL CHICKEN

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Vietnamese Caramel Chicken image

This is sweet, sticky, savory, and mildly spicy. Delish

Provided by barbara lentz

Categories     Chicken

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 13

FOR THE MARINADE
2 Tbsp fish sauce
2 Tbsp sugar
4 clove garlic minced
FOR THE CHICKEN
4 boneless chicken thighs
2 Tbsp oil
CARAMEL SAUCE
2 Tbsp fish sauce
1/2 c water
1/4 c sugar
3 Tbsp rice vinegar
6 birds eye chilies

Steps:

  • 1. Mix the marinade ingredients together. Add the chicken and let marinate 30 minutes.
  • 2. Add the oil to a skillet and cook chicken until browned on both sides and almost cooked through. About 10 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside. If you are using dried chilies lets soak in water for 15 minutes then drain and discard the water. Mix the caramel sauce ingredients together and add to pan and bring to a boil. Lower heat to a simmer and simmer until it starts getting a deep amber color. Add the chicken back into the pan and swirl it around in the sauce.
  • 3. Cook turning a few times for 3 minutes. remove and serve immediately.

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