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Caramel Chicken

Caramel chicken is an amazing 30-minute meal that you won't be able to get enough of! The chicken is glazed in the best sweet and tangy Asian sauce and is even picky eater-approved!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 422 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: Asian , Asian-American Fusion

Ingredients

  • 5 boneless chicken thighs
  • 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 8 garlic cloves peeled
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 2 scallions thinly sliced for garnish

Instructions

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  1. In a large skillet heat oil over medium high heat. Season chicken with salt and cook until golden brown on each side until crisp and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  2. Add garlic cloves to skillet until golden brown about 2 minutes. Transfer to the plate of chicken.
  3. Return pot to medium high heat and carefully pour 1/2 cup of water scraping down the browned bits. Whisk in the brown sugar until dissolved. Then cook until mixture turns a deep amber color. About 4 minutes. Carefully add vinegar and stir to dissolve.
  4. Add garlic, broth and soy sauce. Bring cooking liquid to a boil and whisk occasionally. This takes about 10 minutes. Be patient. The sauce will thicken and glaze the chicken beautifully.
  5. Once glaze is ready, turn heat to medium low and return chicken to pan until heated through. Serve over rice and garnish with scallions or green onions if desired.

Notes

  • Originally posted September 27, 2013
  • Recipe updated April 1, 2022

Nutrition Information

Calories 422kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 51g (102%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 145mg (48%) Sodium 821mg (34%) Potassium 995mg (28%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 18g (36%) Vitamin A 128IU (3%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 44mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 422

% Daily Value*

Calories 422kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 51g 102%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 145mg 48%
Sodium 821mg 34%
Potassium 995mg 21%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 18g 36%
Vitamin A 128IU 3%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 44mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.