Spicy Caramel Chicken
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Spicy Caramel Chicken

Chef John's updated spicy caramel chicken recipe features browned caramelized chicken chunks with hot and sweet peppers simmered in ginger-soy sauce.

Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
45 min
Servings
4

Instructions

  1. 1

    {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Whisk brown sugar, vinegar, fish sauce, garlic, ginger, hot sauce, and soy sauce together in a large bowl.'}

  2. 2

    {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Place chicken in a separate bowl. Add ¼ cup brown sugar sauce; toss until chicken well coated. Set aside for 15 minutes.'}

  3. 3

    {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Heat vegetable oil in a heavy skillet over high heat until oil starts to smoke. Add chicken in a single layer; cook and stir until chicken starts to caramelize and turn deep brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Stir in jalapeños and red peppers, peanuts, and ½ cup green onions; cook and stir, 1 minute. Add remaining brown sugar sauce; simmer until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes.'}

  4. 4

    {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Off heat, stir in cilantro. Serve over hot cooked rice; top with chopped green onions.'}

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (4 servings total)

1004
Calories
50 g
Protein
94 g
Carbs
48 g
Fat
3 g
Fiber
1934 mg
Sodium
Source: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/244813/spicy-caramel-chicken/
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