Caramel Chicken Recipe
Crisp chilli caramel glazed chicken, fresh ginger, + Asian greens, w/ steamed rice
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
In a large bowl, combine chicken thighs, grated ginger, chili flakes, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and minced garlic. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Make the Caramel Sauce
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add brown sugar and 2 tablespoons of water. Stir until sugar dissolves, then let it boil without stirring until it turns a deep amber color. Remove from heat and set aside.
- 3
Cook the Chicken
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for about 6-8 minutes on each side until cooked through and caramelized.
- 4
Combine Chicken and Sauce
Pour the caramel sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet and toss to coat evenly. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- 5
Prepare the Asian Greens
In a separate pot, steam the Asian greens until tender, about 5 minutes.
- 6
Serve
Serve the caramel chicken over steamed rice with a side of Asian greens.