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
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 425°F. Pat chicken thighs dry and season all over with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Whisk fish sauce, sugar, lime juice, minced garlic, and black pepper in a small bowl until sugar dissolves.
Step 3
Spread chicken skin-side up on a sheet pan with shallots cut-side down. Drizzle caramel sauce over chicken.
Step 4
Roast for 22–25 minutes until chicken skin is deep golden-brown and thighs reach 165°F at the thickest part.
Step 5
Remove from oven. The pan will be bubbling — tilt and spoon caramel juices back over the chicken once.
Step 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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