Chinese caramel chicken
2 servings
30 minutes
Chinese caramel chicken is a dish that embodies the beauty of Chinese cuisine: a balance of sweet, salty, and spicy flavors. Its origins trace back to traditional Cantonese gastronomy, where the caramelization of ingredients gives them a deep, rich taste. The sweetness of sugar harmonizes with salty soy sauce to create a thick, glossy glaze that makes the chicken incredibly juicy. Spicy garlic and vibrant bell peppers add freshness and a hint of heat. The dish is perfect for serving with rice, which absorbs the caramel sauce beautifully. It’s not just dinner; it’s a gastronomic journey to the heart of China where simple ingredients transform into a true culinary masterpiece.
1
Cut the chicken into small pieces of 1.5-2 cm. Mince the garlic. Slice the pepper into thin strips.
- Chicken fillet: 500 g
- Garlic: 3 cloves
- Sweet pepper: 1 piece
2
Heat the pan well with olive oil. The fire under the pan should be high and should not be reduced until the end of cooking.
- Olive oil: 3 tablespoons
3
Pour sugar into the pan and stir until it starts to melt and turn into caramel. When the sugar has melted, add garlic, quickly stir, and pour in soy sauce.
- Sugar: 4 tablespoons
- Garlic: 3 cloves
- Soy sauce: 4 tablespoons
4
Once again, we quickly stir and add the chicken. Now we stir the chicken until the caramel thickens and becomes sticky, and the chicken takes on a beautiful golden color.
- Chicken fillet: 500 g
5
Don't forget to stir constantly to prevent the caramel from burning. Burnt caramel will taste bitter.
6
After removing the chicken, add the pepper to the same pan and sauté on high heat for 4 minutes, stirring. Enjoy your meal!
- Sweet pepper: 1 piece