VIETNAMESE CARAMEL CHICKEN WINGS

Vietnamese Caramel Chicken Wings image

Provided by barbara lentz

Time 2h15m

Number Of Ingredients 15

MARINADE
2 Tbsp brown sugar
3 Tbsp fish sauce
2 lb chicken wings
1 tsp rice vinegar
FOR THE SAUCE
2/3 c brown sugar
1 c water
2 Tbsp each rice vinegar and fish sauce
4 clove garlic minced
1 Tbsp ginger grated
1 tsp ground birds eye chili or fresh birds eye chili sliced
peanut oil
GARNISH
3 Tbsp scallions thinly sliced

Steps:

1. Mix the chicken wings with the marinade and allow to marinate for at least 2 hours. Pat dry. Add some peanut oil to a large skillet. Add the chicken wings and brown on both sides. Remove from pan and set aside.
2. In the same pan add the brown sugar and 4 tbsp.water. Stir until its melted and begins to bubble. Add the remaining ingredients. Stir and reduce the heat to low.
3. Add the chicken wings back to pan and cover and cook 5 minutes. Then flip wings and cook 5 more minutes. Watch carefully so caramel doesn't burn.
4. Garnish with scallions.