Chicken in Caramel Sauce

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup fish sauce
• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon slivered ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 small Thai chiles, broken in half
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 shallot, sliced
• 1 3/4 lbs dark chicken meat, skinless, boneless, cut into pieces
• 1/4 lb white chicken meat, skinless, boneless, cut into pieces
• cilantro, for garnishing

Directions

1. 1

   Combine the brown sugar,water,fish sauce, rice vinegar,garlic,soy sauce,ginger,black pepper,and chiles in a small bowl.

2. 2

   Mix well.Set aside.

3. 3

   Heat the oil in a large pot over high heat.

4. 4

   Add the shallot and saute until brown,about 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Add the chicken and saute about 5 minutes or until slightly browned.

6. 6

   Add the sauce mixture and bring to a boil.

7. 7

   Turn the heat down to medium.

8. 8

   Cook until liquid is reduced by half,about 12 minutes,stirring occasionaly.

9. 9

   Serve chicken over steamed white rice.

10. 10

    Garnish with sprigs of cilantro.