Published Mar 04, 2020 Updated Oct 29, 2024
Vietnamese Caramel Chicken
Vietnamese food is one of the most popular Asian cuisines in the United States. In the past 10 years or so, Vietnamese cuisine has captured the heart (and tummy) of many diners. I love Vietnamese spring rolls, summer rolls, banh mi, garlic noodles, and so much more. This caramel chicken recipe is Vietnamese-inspired. It’s sticky, savory with mild heat from the jalapeno.
Caramel Chicken Recipe Ingredients
This recipe is sure to whet your appetite. It’s very delicious and made with simple ingredients below:
Chicken thighs Garlic Fish sauce Sugar Ground black pepper Jalapeno
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients. This recipe is adapted from The Ravenous Couple.
Fish Sauce
Fish sauce is a staple ingredient in Vietnamese cooking. While many people are skeptical about fish sauce because of its pungent smell (from a low-grade brand), a good fish sauce doesn’t smell funky. Made with anchovies and salt, fish sauce is a natural umami bomb that makes everything so much better. I recommend Red Boat Fish Sauce or Three Crabs Brand Fish Sauce.
What To Serve With Caramel Chicken
Serve this dish with other Vietnamese dishes. For a healthy Vietnamese meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes. I hope you enjoy this post as much as I do. If you try my recipe, please leave a comment and consider giving it a 5-star rating. For more easy and delicious recipes, explore my Recipe Index, and stay updated by subscribing to my newsletter and following me on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram for new updates.
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