Sweet & Spicy Sticky Chicken Recipe

Name: Sweet & Spicy Sticky Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup brown sugar; ¼ cup fish sauce; ⅓ cup water; 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger; 1 garlic clove, minced; ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; ½ teaspoon crushed red chili pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon peanut oil or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 3 scallions, thinly sliced; 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs, excess fat removed; fresh cilantro stem (optional)

Servings: persons

½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup fish sauce
⅓ cup water
3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 garlic clove, minced
½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
½ teaspoon crushed red chili pepper flakes
1 tablespoon peanut oil or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 scallions, thinly sliced
8 boneless skinless chicken thighs, excess fat removed
fresh cilantro stem (optional)

1
In a bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, fish sauce, water, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, black pepper and crushed red chile flakes.
2
Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
3
Add the scallions and cook until soft, about 3 minutes.
4
Add the thighs and the brown sugar mixture.
5
Turn the heat to high and bring to a boil.
6
As soon as it comes to a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer, turning the thighs occasionally for about 20 minutes.
7
Then turn the heat back up to high and cook for another 5 to 10 minutes until sauce thickens and slightly browns chicken.
8
Garnish with cilantro.

538

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup fish sauce, ⅓ cup water, 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar, and more.

Yes, Sweet & Spicy Sticky 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.

Sweet & Spicy Sticky Chicken

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