When Kristen found out that Chef Charles Phan happened to be in town just as she was diving into his Genius black pepper chicken recipe, she (of course) had to invite him over to cook the flavorful Vietnamese dish with her. Bonus: we learn how his restaurant, The Slanted Door, got its name. GET THE RECIPE ►►https://f52.co/2UfXWpS

INGREDIENTS
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon canola oil
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
2 - 4 teaspoons thinly julienned fresh ginger
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 fresh Thai chiles, halved, or dried red chiles
1 teaspoon black pepper, coarsely ground in a mortar and pestle
4 cilantro sprigs
Steamed jasmine rice for serving

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