Caramelized Ginger Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

12 meaty chicken thighs , boned and trimmed with skins still on
7 oz fresh ginger, peeled and finely shredded
3 1/2 fl oz sunflower oil
salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 tbsp fish sauce
2 fl oz caramel (see note )
4 large watercress sprigs, for garnish

Directions:

Cut each chicken thigh into three equal pieces. Place in a large bowl with the ginger, two-thirds of the oil, and salt and pepper. Cover and marinate for about 6 hours in the refrigerator.
Heat a large, heavy-based frying pan and pour in the remaining oil. Fry until the meat is colored, about 2 minutes, then drain away the excess oil.
Add the fish sauce, cover the pan with a lid, and steam until the sauce has dissolved, about 1 minute.
Now add the prepared caramel to the pan and cook until the caramel has thickened and coated the chicken in a rich golden color, about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
To serve, arrange the chicken pieces on a serving platter and garnish with watercress.
Note: To make caramel, place 2/3 cup sugar in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, add 4 tablespoons water, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Leave to caramelize, about 10-15 minutes. The caramel will reach a temperature of almost 180 degrees F, so care and attention are required. To caramelize sugar correctly, invest in a proper sugar thermometer. Do not leave the pan unattended when sugar is caramelizing.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1265.37 Kcal (5298 kJ)
Calories from fat	917.28 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	101.92g	157%
Cholesterol	4.14mg	1%
Sodium	8654.02mg	361%
Potassium	1294.3mg	28%
Total Carbs	85.73g	29%
Sugars	47.36g	189%
Dietary Fiber	4.07g	16%
Protein	12.53g	25%
Vitamin C	15.3mg	26%
Iron	3.1mg	17%
Calcium	171.9mg	17%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	268.74 Kcal (1125 kJ)
Calories from fat	194.81 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	21.65g	157%
Cholesterol	0.88mg	1%
Sodium	1837.96mg	361%
Potassium	274.88mg	28%
Total Carbs	18.21g	29%
Sugars	10.06g	189%
Dietary Fiber	0.86g	16%
Protein	2.66g	25%
Vitamin C	3.2mg	26%
Iron	0.7mg	17%
Calcium	36.5mg	17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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