Vietnamese Style Chicken

Steamed green beans and brown rice complete this to make a great weekday dinner. Serves 4

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Place the 2 tablespoons water and Asian fish sauce in a small bowl and set aside.

Step 2

Place the shallots, garlic, black and red peppers in another small bowl and set aside.

Step 3

Place the remaining 1/3 cup water and the sugar in a large skillet and cook over medium heat until the sugar has caramelized into a deep brown, about 6 minutes.

Step 4

Remove the pan from the heat, and .very carefully (to avoid splattering) add the fish sauce mixture to the pan. Return to the heat and cook until the mixture boils. 1-2 minutes. Add the shallot mixture and cook until the shallots have softened, about 3 minutes. Add the chicken, in a single layer, and cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked throughout, about 4 minutes per side. Serve immediately, sprinkled with the basil.