Spicy Caramel Chicken

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This is an updated version of one of my earliest and most popular recipes. This chicken is fast, easy, delicious and historically significant!

By

John Mitzewich

Updated on March 5, 2020

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Additional Time:

24 mins

Total Time:

49 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

Sauce:

2 tablespoons finely grated fresh ginger
4 cloves finely minced garlic
¾ cup light brown sugar
⅓ cup rice vinegar
⅓ cup fish sauce
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
½ cup sliced, seeded jalapeno peppers
½ cup sliced, seeded mild red chilies or bell peppers
½ cup roasted peanuts
½ cup chopped green onions, plus more for garnish
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
4 cups cooked white rice

Directions

Whisk grated ginger, garlic, brown sugar, rice vinegar, fish sauce, hot sauce, and soy sauce together in a large bowl.
Place chicken chunks in a bowl. Pour 1/4 cup of the prepared sauce onto chicken chunks; mix until all chicken pieces are coated. Set aside 15 minutes.
Heat vegetable oil in a heavy skillet over high heat. As soon as oil starts to smoke, place chicken chunks in a single layer in the pan. Cook and stir until chicken pieces start to caramelize and turn deep brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Stir in sliced jalapeno and red peppers, peanuts, and green onions. Cook and stir one minute. Pour in remainder of sauce. Simmer until heated through, 1 or 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
Stir in cilantro. Serve over hot cooked rice and top with chopped green onions.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

1004	Calories
48g	Fat
94g	Carbs
50g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 1004
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 48g	61%
Saturated Fat 12g	59%
Cholesterol 191mg	64%
Sodium 1934mg	84%
Total Carbohydrate 94g	34%
Dietary Fiber 3g	11%
Total Sugars 43g
Protein 50g	99%
Vitamin C 31mg	34%
Calcium 110mg	8%
Iron 6mg	31%
Potassium 848mg	18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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