Vietnamese Chicken in Caramel-Ginger Sauce

May 23, 2023May 23, 20230 1
Vietnamese Chicken in Caramel-Ginger Sauce - A Flavorful Delight
in Main

Prep

25 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
3 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
2 tablespoons chopped sweet onions
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/2 - 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup water
1 cup sliced green onion

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
269
Sugar
14g
Fat
5g
Vietnamese cuisine is internationally renowned for its combination of fresh, bold, and contrasting flavors. One of the most iconic and flavorsome types of Vietnamese-style dishes is caramelized chicken. This recipe for Vietnamese Chicken in Caramel-Ginger Sauce is a standout, thanks to the ginger, fish sauce, and brown sugar in the sauce, which balances the richness of the chicken. This recipe is a perfect combination of sweet, salty, and savory flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. The dish is often served with rice and a green vegetable like broccoli or bok choy.

Instructions

1.Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breast and cook until browned on both sides.
2.Add the ginger, sweet onions, and garlic to the skillet. Cook until fragrant, stirring constantly.
3.In a small bowl, whisk together the fish sauce, light brown sugar, sugar, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Add the mixture to the skillet with 1/4 cup of water.
4.Increase the heat to high and cook until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken, about 10-15 minutes.
5.Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onion.

PROS

This dish packs a punch with its bold and complex flavors.

It is a great way to switch up your regular chicken dinner, impressing your friends, and family with the unique taste of Vietnam.

It is a low-calorie meal that won’t harm your waistline.

CONS

The caramelization process may be intimidating for new cooks.

The fish sauce aroma can be overpowering for some.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Vietnamese Chicken in Caramel-Ginger Sauce is a nutrient-rich dish,
with a low calorie count, high protein content, and it is rich in fiber.
Ginger in this recipe helps to boost the immune system and reduce inflammation, while the chicken provides vitamin B12, phosphorus, and selenium.

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