Caramelized Black Pepper Chicken

★★★☆☆

Prep: 20 mins (est.) Cook: 10 mins (est.) Serves: 4

Ingredients

1/2 cup dark brown sugar (unrefined)
1/3 cup fish sauce
1/3 cup rice vinegar
1/2 cup water
2 tsp finely grated garlic
2 tsp finely grated ginger
2 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
1 or 2 fresh Thai chilies, halved (to taste)
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
2 shallots, thinly sliced
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 4-inch pieces
2 Tbsp coarsely chopped cilantro

Instructions

1. Combine sugar, fish sauce, vinegar, water, garlic, ginger, pepper, and chilies in a small bowl. Set aside.\n2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shallots until softened and slightly browned, about 3 minutes.\n3. Add chicken and stir-fry, browning on all sides, for about 1 minute.\n4. Add the sugar mixture and simmer over high heat until the chicken is cooked through, about 6 minutes.\n5. Stir in cilantro and serve.

Wine Pairing: Fruity White