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Medium 45 min~350 kcal 8/10
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Vietnamese Caramel Chicken
Vietnamese-style chicken simmered in a salty-sweet caramel sauce with fish sauce, garlic, ginger, and coconut water.
Medium⏱️ 55 min📖 1 min readServes 4~460 kcal🇻🇳 Vietnamese🌍 Full translation
18 min prep 37 min cook
- #High Protein
- #One-Pot
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Timeline
Total 55 min- Prep18 min
- Cooking37 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
For the chicken
- 750 gr Diced chicken thigh
For the caramel
- 0.3 su bardağı(~60 ml) Granulated sugar
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Water
For the sauce
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Fish sauce
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) Coconut water
- 1 adet Onion
- 4 diş Garlic
- 18 gr Fresh ginger
General
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
For cooking
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Vegetable oil
For serving
- 1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) Rice
- 2 adet Cucumbers
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Instructions
- 1
Finely chop the onion, garlic, and ginger, and pat the diced chicken thigh dry.
- 2
Cook the granulated sugar and water in a small saucepan without stirring for 6-7 minutes, until amber.
7 min07:00 - 3
Carefully add the coconut water and fish sauce to the caramel and stir until smooth.
- 4
Brown the chicken in a wide pan with the vegetable oil for 7 minutes.
7 min07:00 - 5
Add the onion, garlic, and ginger and stir for 3 minutes, until fragrant.
3 min03:00 - 6
Add the caramel sauce and black pepper to the pan, leave the lid slightly ajar, and cook for 22 minutes until the sauce thickens.
22 min22:00 - 7
Cook the rice, slice the cucumbers, and serve the chicken with its sauce.
💡 Tip: When the sugar turns amber, step back as you add liquid to the pan; the steam is very hot and rises fast in a small pot.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve caramel chicken as a weekday dinner plate with plain rice, optional cucumber, and fresh cilantro.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Omega-3
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~460
kcal calories
35
g protein
46
g carbs
16
g fat
Protein 30%Carbs 39%Fat 31%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Seafood
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Vietnamese Caramel Chicken make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Vietnamese Caramel Chicken take?
Prep 18 minutes, cooking 37 minutes; 55 minutes in total.Is Vietnamese Caramel Chicken difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Vietnamese Caramel Chicken have?
Approximately 460 kcal per serving. Protein: 35g, carbs: 46g, fat: 16g.Which allergens does Vietnamese Caramel Chicken contain?
This recipe contains Seafood. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Vietnamese Caramel Chicken belong to?
This recipe belongs to Vietnamese cuisine.How many ingredients does Vietnamese Caramel Chicken need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.
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