Spicy Caramel Chicken
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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spicy Caramel Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 37 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 46 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 39
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 42
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 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.
- Calories 1476.59 kcal High 74%
- Protein 71.19 g Good Source 142%
- Carbohydrate 237.32 g 86%
- Total Fat 31.46 g High 40%
- Saturated Fat 7.83 g High 39%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 202.07 mg High 67%
- Sodium 2179.11 mg High 95%
- Dietary Fiber 7.46 g Good Source 27%
- Total Sugars 42.71 g --
- Added Sugars 1.68 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 114.84 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 10.69 mg Good Source 59%
- Potassium 347.74 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 189.51 mcg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin C 76.79 mg Good Source 85%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Peanuts 🥜
- Fish 🐟
- Soy 🌱
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Spicy Caramel Chicken is made with 15 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Boneless Chicken Thigh, Brown Sugar, Diced Bell Pepper, and Diced Jalapeño Peppers. Each serving provides about 1476.59 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spicy Caramel Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Boneless Chicken Thigh, Brown Sugar, Diced Bell Pepper, Diced Jalapeño Peppers, Fish Sauce. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Spicy Caramel Chicken?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1476.59 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spicy Caramel Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 15 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Spicy Caramel Chicken healthy?
- Spicy Caramel Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 1476.59 calories and 71.19 g of protein, or 142% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2179.11 mg (95% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.83 g (39% of the Daily Value). It contains Peanuts, Fish, Soy, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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