Vietnamese Caramel Chicken Recipe

Name: Vietnamese Caramel Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup dry jasmine rice; 1 1/2 cups water; pinch of salt; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth; 2 Tbsp. fish sauce; 2 boneless, skinless chicken breat halves (5 oz. each); 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil, divided; 2 Tbsp. minced fresh ginger; 1 Tbsp. minced shallots; 1 Tbsp. minced garlic; 1/4 cup bias-sliced scallions; 2 Tbsp. torn fresh mint leaves; 2 Tbsp. torn fresh cilantro leaves; 2 Tbsp. torn fresh basil leaves

Servings: persons

3/4 cup dry jasmine rice
1 1/2 cups water
pinch of salt
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 Tbsp. fish sauce
2 boneless, skinless chicken breat halves (5 oz. each)
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil, divided
2 Tbsp. minced fresh ginger
1 Tbsp. minced shallots
1 Tbsp. minced garlic
1/4 cup bias-sliced scallions
2 Tbsp. torn fresh mint leaves
2 Tbsp. torn fresh cilantro leaves
2 Tbsp. torn fresh basil leaves

1
Prepare rices as directed on pakcage, using 1 1/2 cups water and a pinch of salt; keep rice warm off heat.
2
Melt sugar in a small skillet over medium high heat until sugar turns the color of iced tea, 5-7 minutes.
3
Combine broth and fish sauce. Carefully add broth mixture to caramel; whisk until smooth. Remove from heat; set sauce aside.
4
Sear chicken in 1 Tbsp oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate; wipe out skillet.
5
Saute ginger, shallots, and garlic in Tbsp. oil in the skillet over medium heat about 1 minute.
6
Add chicken and caramel; turn chicken to coat. Simmer until caramel thickens and chicken cooks through, 3-5 minutes.
7
Combine scallions, mint, cilantro, and basil. Serve chicken over rice. Drizzle chicken with sauce and sprinkle scallion-herb mixture on top.

410

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup dry jasmine rice, 1 1/2 cups water, pinch of salt, 1/2 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Vietnamese Caramel 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.

Vietnamese Caramel Chicken

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