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Ginger braised chicken thighs

Level
very easy

Ingredients

8
chicken legs cut into pieces
3 Tbs
granulated sugar
1 Tsp
salt
1 Tbs
pepper
1 Tbs
canola oil
3 Tbs
granulated sugar
1
ginger the size of a finger cut into juliennes
1
chopped shallot
3 pods
crushed and chopped garlic
2 Tbs
fish sauce
1 Tbs
maple syrup
Coriander and fried onions for garnish

Directions

Step 1
In a bowl, put the chicken, sugar, salt and pepper and mix everything well. Reserve for at least 30 minutes.
Step 2
In a saucepan over medium heat, put the sugar. Wait until the sugar becomes caramel (about 3 minutes). The perimeter will be amber.
Step 3
Immediately add the chicken and make sure to coat the pieces well. Take out the pieces and set aside.
Step 4
In the same saucepan over medium heat, add the oil. Add the shallot, ginger and garlic in order. Mix everything well.
Step 5
Add the chicken and increase the heat. Mix it well. Add the fish sauce and mix. Add the maple syrup and reduce the heat. Cook for 20 minutes until the sauce becomes more sticky.
Step 6
Garnish with coriander and fried onions. Serve with a bowl of hot rice.

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