Caramelized Ginger-Glazed Chicken Thighs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-28 · Updated 2026-07-28

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Juicy chicken thighs glazed in a luscious caramel sauce infused with fresh ginger and garlic, bringing a perfect balance of sweet and savory to the table. This Vietnamese-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, ginger, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 390 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Vietnamese cuisine 390 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 pieces, skin on bone-in chicken thighs
2 tbsp, finely grated ginger
4, minced garlic cloves
1/3 cup brown sugar
3 tbsp fish sauce
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 cup water
3, thinly sliced scallions
for serving lime wedges

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 6 bone-in chicken thighs skin side down and sear for 6-7 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy. Flip and cook for another 5 minutes.
Step 2: In a small bowl, combine 2 tbsp finely grated ginger, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1/3 cup brown sugar, 3 tbsp fish sauce, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 1/2 cup water.
Step 3: Pour the ginger-garlic caramel sauce over the chicken in the skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 12-15 minutes, spooning sauce over the chicken occasionally until the sauce thickens and the chicken is cooked through.
Step 4: Garnish with 3 thinly sliced scallions and serve with lime wedges for squeezing over the top, enhancing the vibrant flavors.