Irresistible Spicy Caramel Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

• 0.75 cup light brown sugar
• 0.33 cup rice vinegar
• 0.33 cup fish sauce
• 4 cloves finely minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons finely grated fresh ginger
• 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 0.5 cup sliced, seeded jalapeno peppers
• 0.5 cup sliced, seeded mild red chilies or bell peppers
• 0.5 cup roasted peanuts
• 0.5 cup chopped green onions, plus more for garnish
• 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 4 cups cooked white rice

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together brown sugar, vinegar, fish sauce, garlic, ginger, hot sauce, and soy sauce until well combined.
2. In a separate bowl, place chicken and add ¼ cup of the brown sugar sauce. Toss to coat the chicken evenly and let it marinate for 15 minutes.
3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat until smoking. Add chicken in a single layer; cook, stirring occasionally, until deeply caramelized and brown, about 8 to 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, then stir in jalapeños, red peppers, peanuts, and ½ cup of green onions; cook for 1 minute. Add remaining brown sugar sauce and simmer until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro. Serve immediately over hot cooked rice, garnished with chopped green onions.

Nutrition

• Calories: 1004 kcal
• Fat Content: 48 g
• Fiber Content: 3 g
• Sugar Content: 43 g
• Sodium Content: 1934 mg
• Protein Content: 50 g
• Cholesterol Content: 191 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 94 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 12 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g