Ashley Mack
@ashleymack
Caramel Chicken with Peanuts and Jalapeños
This delicious caramel chicken dish features tender chicken thighs coated in a sweet and savory caramel sauce, complemented by roasted peanuts, fresh jalapeños, and vibrant green onions. It's a perfect blend of flavors that will delight your taste buds!
Details
- Cuisine:asian
- Diet:gluten-free
- Difficulty:hard
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Occasion:bbq
- Ingredients:13
- Views:4
Recipe Information
- Prep time25 min.
- Cook time20 min.
- Total time45 min.
- Servings4
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup
- 1/3 cup
- 1/3 cup
- 1/3 cup
- 4 cloves
- 1 tablespoon
- 1 tablespoon
- 1 teaspoon
- 8
- 1/2 cup
- 1 bunch
- 2
- for garnish
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Caramel Chicken with Peanuts and Jalapeños.
Step 1
In a mixing bowl, combine dark brown sugar, cold water, fish sauce, rice wine vinegar, crushed garlic, soy sauce, and freshly grated ginger.
Step 2
Whisk until the brown sugar fully dissolves, which should take about a minute.
Step 3
Set this flavorful concoction aside.
Step 4
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over high heat, then add quartered chicken thighs, allowing them to sizzle.
Step 5
Drizzle one-third cup of the brown sugar mixture over the chicken, cooking and stirring for 6 to 7 minutes until the sauce thickens to a syrupy glaze.
Step 6
Pour in the remaining brown sugar mixture and continue cooking until the chicken is tender and no longer pink, roughly 5 minutes.
Step 7
Fold in roasted peanuts, chopped green onions, and sliced jalapeños, cooking for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until everything is heated through.
Step 8
For a fresh finish, garnish your dish with sprigs of cilantro before serving.
Step 9
Enjoy this delightful blend of flavors that brings a taste of adventure to your table!.