Spicy Caramel Chicken

Name: Spicy Caramel Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Thai, Vietnamese, Fusion
Ingredients: 2 lb Boneless Chicken Thigh; 0.75 cup Brown Sugar; 0.5 cup Diced Bell Pepper; 0.5 cup Diced Jalapeño Peppers; 0.33 cup Fish Sauce; 0.25 cup Fresh Cilantro; 4 cloves Garlic; 2 tbsp Ginger Paste; 0.5 cup Green Onion; 0.5 cup Honey-Roasted Peanuts; 2 tsp Hot Sauce; 0.33 cup Rice Vinegar; 1 tsp Soy Sauce; 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil; 4 cups White Rice

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Thai 🇹🇭Vietnamese 🇻🇳Fusion High-Protein 💪Comfort-Food

Spicy Caramel Chicken pairs tender, caramelized chicken thighs with a glossy glaze that layers brown sugar sweetness, savory fish sauce, and a gingery kick. Jalapeños, red peppers, and roasted peanuts add heat and crunch, while fresh herbs brighten each bite. Serve it hot over rice for a bold, weeknight-friendly dinner with sweet-heat balance.

Prep15 mins
Cook15 mins
Serves4
DifficultyEasy

1

Whisk the brown sugar, vinegar, fish sauce, garlic, ginger, hot sauce, and soy sauce together in a large bowl.
2

Place the chicken in a separate bowl. Add 1/4 cup of the brown sugar sauce and toss until the chicken is well coated. Set aside for 15 minutes.
3

Heat the vegetable oil in a heavy skillet over high heat until it begins to smoke. Add the chicken in a single layer; cook and stir until it starts to caramelize and turn deep brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium. Stir in the jalapeños and red peppers, the peanuts, and 1/2 cup green onions; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add the remaining brown sugar sauce; simmer until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes.
4

Remove from the heat and stir in the cilantro. Serve over hot cooked rice; top with chopped green onions.