Ingredients:
8 skinless chicken thighs, cut in half
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 red onions, sliced
3 cloves garlic, sliced thinly
fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup fish sauce
Directions:
Place chicken in large bowl, add oil and toss to combine.
Heat a large skillet over high heat until hot.
Add the chicken in 2 batches, and cook for 2 minutes on one side until lightly brown, turn and cook 1 more minute.
Remove from pan.
Reduce the heat to medium and add a little extra oil if needed.
Add the onion and garlic and cook until soft (about 5 minutes) stirring occasionally.
Return the chicken to the pan, sprinkle liberally with black pepper, add the soy sauce and stir to combine.
Cover the pan, reduce heat to low and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Increase the heat to high, add the sugar and stir to combine.
Cook uncovered for 3-4 minutes or until sauce is rich dark and syrupy.
Add the fish sauce, stir to combine.
Place on serving dish.
Serve with steamed rice and green vegetables.
Servings: 4
Time preparation: 15 min.
Time total: 40 min.