Ingredients for Sweet Spicy Sticky Chicken
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- Fresh Ginger
- Garlic Clove
- Fresh Ground Black Pepper
- Red Chili Pepper Flakes
- Peanut Oil
- 2 chopped scallions (white and light green parts)
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
- Fresh Cilantro Stem
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How to Make Sweet Spicy Sticky Chicken
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 2 tablespoons fish sauce, 1/4 cup water, 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 - 1 teaspoon crushed red chile flakes (adjust to your spice preference).
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat.
- Add 2 chopped scallions (white and light green parts) and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add 1.5 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (frozen or thawed) to the pan and pour the brown sugar mixture over the chicken, ensuring they are mostly coated.
- Increase heat to high and bring the sauce to a boil.
- Immediately reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer, gently turning the chicken occasionally, for 20 minutes.
- Remove the lid, increase heat to medium-high, and cook for another 5-10 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened considerably and the chicken is caramelized and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro before serving over rice and snap peas.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
72 g
Sugar
109g
Fat
9g
Carbs
9g
