Vietnamese Caramel Chicken
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Ingredients -
4 teaspoons canola oil
1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 large shallot, thinly sliced
1/4 cup unsalted chicken stock
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
6 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
Directions -
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add canola oil; swirl to coat. Add chicken; cook 2 minutes. Turn chicken; add ginger, garlic, and shallot. Cook 1 minute, stirring frequently.
Combine 1/4 cup stock, sugar, and next 5 ingredients (through red pepper) in a bowl. Add to pan; cook 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 7 minutes or until sauce has thickened and chicken is done. Stir in green onions.