Spicy Caramel Chicken and a History Lesson

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Step 1

Combine grated ginger, minced garlic, brown sugar, rice vinegar, fish sauce, soy sauce, and sriracha in glass bowl. Whisk together.

Step 2

Trim thighs and cut into one inch pieces. Pour 1/4 cup of sauce over the chicken and mix until fully coated. Let sit for 15 minutes and prep veggies.

Step 3

Add tablespoon of vegetable oil to large skillet on high heat (just starting to smoke). Cook until all chicken is caramelized. Let it get dark!

Step 4

Turn heat down to medium and add peppers, chiles, peanuts and scallions. Stir in and cook for one minute.

Step 5

Add remaining sauce and cook for a few minutes until it thickens up. If it gets too thick, add water or stock.

Step 6

Stir in freshly chopped cilantro and serve over rice.