Clay Pot Ginger Chicken Recipe

Name: Clay Pot Ginger Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons sugar; 1/3 cup plus 1/4 cup hot water; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 Thai red chiles, chopped, or 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1 garlic clove, minced; One 4-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and cut into slivers; 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 3-by-1-inch pieces; 1 1/2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 small onion, cut into thin wedges; 2 scallions, cut into 2-inch lengths; 6 cilantro sprigs, cut into 1-inch lengths

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons sugar
1/3 cup plus 1/4 cup hot water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 Thai red chiles, chopped, or 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
One 4-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and cut into slivers
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 3-by-1-inch pieces
1 1/2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 small onion, cut into thin wedges
2 scallions, cut into 2-inch lengths
6 cilantro sprigs, cut into 1-inch lengths

1
In a small heavy saucepan, cook 2 tablespoons of the sugar over moderate heat until bubbling and beginning to brown around the edges, 4 minutes.
2
Gradually stir in 1/3 cup of the hot water and simmer for 3 minutes to dissolve the caramel.
3
Remove from the heat.
4
Heat the oil in a medium Chinese clay pot or in a casserole.
5
Add the chiles, garlic and half of the ginger and stir-fry over moderate heat until fragrant, about 20 seconds.
6
Add the chicken, fish sauce, salt and the remaining 2 teaspoons of sugar and stir until the chicken turns white, 3 to 4 minutes.
7
Add the onion wedges, the remaining 1/4 cup of hot water and the caramel sauce and bring to a boil.
8
Cover, reduce the heat to low and simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is slightly thickened, about 8 minutes.
9
Add the scallions and cook for 3 minutes longer.
10
Stir in the remaining ginger and remove the pot from the heat.
11
Garnish with the cilantro and serve.

389

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons sugar, 1/3 cup plus 1/4 cup hot water, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 Thai red chiles, chopped, or 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper, and more.

Yes, Clay Pot Ginger Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Clay Pot Ginger Chicken

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Variations & substitutions

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