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Vietnamese Caramel Ginger Chicken

Vietnamese Caramel Ginger Chicken brings together chicken thighs, fish sauce, and thai chili. Look at the marinating step before you get the rest of dinner going. The quick notes will help you get the small jobs lined up before you start.

Prep
7 min
Cook
15 min
Original yield
Serves 4
Ingredients
11 listed

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Recipe categories & planning details
Meal type
Main course
Primary protein
Chicken
Cuisine
Asian
Preparation & total time
Quick dinners · Prep: 15 minutes or less
Budget (estimated)
Low cost

A few quick notes

1. Give the marinade its turn

Look at the marinating step before you get the rest of dinner going. Keep that preparation in the order the recipe gives, and check the full method for how it fits around the cooking.

2. Give the simmer its place

Keep the simmering stage in the sequence when planning the meal. Follow the heat and texture checks in that step rather than rushing straight to the finish.

Get to know the ingredients

Chicken thighs

Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: Toss chicken with fish sauce and chilli, then set aside while you prepare the other ingredients.

Fish sauce

Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: Toss chicken with fish sauce and chilli, then set aside while you prepare the other ingredients.

Thai chili

Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: Toss chicken with fish sauce and chilli, then set aside while you prepare the other ingredients.

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Ingredients

Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.

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Make room for Vietnamese Caramel Ginger Chicken

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The last little job

Keep the last little job in mind

The recipe finishes with this step: Smashed cucumbers or Asian Slaw would be a terrific side! Set out what you need for that finish before the cooking gets busy.

A few questions you might have

What should I get ready before starting?

Read the first preparation step before you get going: Toss chicken with fish sauce and chilli, then set aside while you prepare the other ingredients.

Which little step is worth remembering?

Look at the marinating step before you get the rest of dinner going. Keep that preparation in the order the recipe gives, and check the full method for how it fits around the cooking.

What check should I look for as it cooks?

Keep this part of the method in view: Cook outside of chicken - Then put the pan back on the stove and stir just until the chicken changes from pink to white all over, but not browned, and definitely not cooked through.

How do I plan the ingredient amounts?

This version serves 4. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.

Storage & reheating safety

For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.

These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures

Recipe source: RecipeTin Eats. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

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