The dish Sticky Vietnamese Caramel Chicken smells great and tastes great. It has the sweetness of caramel sauce, the umami richness of fish sauce, and the warmth of ginger and garlic. It has just the right amount of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors to make your taste buds dance.
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces. 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil. 1/2 cup coconut aminos. 1/4 cup fish sauce. 1/4 cup coconut sugar. 4 cloves garlic, minced. 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger. 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes. To garnish: sliced green onions, sesame seeds, chopped cilantro.
Instructions: Mix coconut aminos, fish sauce, and coconut sugar in a small bowl. Use a whisk to mix the sugar in and make the caramel sauce. Warm up the oil in a big pan over medium-high heat. It will take about 5 to 7 minutes of cooking after adding the chicken pieces until they are browned on all sides. Turn down the heat to medium. To the pan, add red pepper flakes, minced garlic, and grated ginger. For one to two minutes, stir and cook until it smells good. Cover the chicken in the pan with the caramel sauce. Toss the chicken pieces around to cover them all. Let it cook on low heat for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring every now and then, until the sauce gets thick and covers the chicken pieces. Before serving, top with chopped cilantro, sliced green onions, and sesame seeds. Hot rice or noodles should go with it.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Mishela Gutierrez




















