Sheet-Pan Gà Nướng (Vietnamese Caramel Chicken)
Sticky-sweet caramel-glazed chicken thighs roasted on one pan with charred shallots and fresh herbs. The contrast of caramelized edges and bright cilantro makes this TikTok-easy weeknight gold.
- Total time
- 28 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 8 thighs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 4 medium shallots, halved lengthwise
- 3 tbsp fish sauce
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F. Pat chicken thighs dry and season all over with salt and pepper.
- 2
Whisk fish sauce, sugar, lime juice, minced garlic, and black pepper in a small bowl until sugar dissolves.
- 3
Spread chicken skin-side up on a sheet pan with shallots cut-side down. Drizzle caramel sauce over chicken.
- 4
Roast for 22–25 minutes until chicken skin is deep golden-brown and thighs reach 165°F at the thickest part.
- 5
Remove from oven. The pan will be bubbling — tilt and spoon caramel juices back over the chicken once.
- 6
Scatter fresh cilantro over the pan. Serve family-style straight from the sheet pan or plate individually.
Tools you’ll need
- sheet pan (18×13 inch)
- small mixing bowl
- whisk
- instant-read thermometer
- oven
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