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Savory Vietnamese Caramel Ginger Chicken

A quick and flavorful Vietnamese dish featuring caramelized ginger and tender chicken thighs, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 500 grams Chicken Thighs Cut into 5 cm pieces.
  • 3 tablespoons Fish Sauce Essential for umami flavor.
  • 100 grams Brown Sugar Packed to achieve caramel flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil Use a neutral oil.
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Finely julienned.
  • 2 medium Eschalots Finely sliced.
  • 1 piece Chilli Minced, optional for heat.
  • 1 cup Boiling Water Essential for sauce consistency.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Sauté the chicken thighs in the hot oil for about 4-5 minutes until golden brown and almost cooked through.
  3. Add the finely julienned ginger and sliced eschalots, stirring for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the fish sauce and sprinkle the brown sugar over the chicken, stirring gently to dissolve the sugar.
  5. Carefully add the boiling water, stirring to combine and creating a glossy sauce. Let it simmer for a couple of minutes.
  6. If desired, stir in the minced chili and allow the flavors to meld for another minute.
  7. Remove from heat and serve immediately.

Notes

Serve over jasmine rice and pair with cucumber salad or steamed greens. Common mistakes include burning the sugar and overcrowding the pan.