Caramelized Black Pepper Chicken From Charles Phan Recipe on Food52

"Charles Phan simplified Vietnamese kho, braising in a fish-sauced based caramel. This black pepper caramelized chicken is fast, flavorful and pantry-friendly...."

INGREDIENTS
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon canola oil, divided
Kosher salt
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup fish sauce (nam pla)
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 shallot, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon one-inch piece of fresh ginger, julienned (or more)
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 fresh Thai chiles, halved, or dried red chiles
1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
4 cilantro sprigs (optional)
Steamed jasmine rice for serving
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