Lemongrass Chicken
A fragrant and flavorful dish featuring chicken marinated in a vibrant blend of lemongrass, fish sauce, and spices.
Ingredients
- 600 g chicken thighs, boneless and skinless, cut into thick slices
- 2 1/2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (gluten-free if required)
- 2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 1/2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp red chili, minced
- 1/3 cup lemongrass, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1/3 cup water
- 2 tsp lemongrass, finely chopped (for serving)
- 2 cups steamed rice
- 2 cups steamed vegetables
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine chicken slices with fish sauce, soy sauce, turmeric, brown sugar, red chili, and half of the chopped lemongrass. Mix well and let it marinate for 10-15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium to high heat.
- Add the remaining chopped lemongrass to the pan and stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the marinated chicken to the pan and cook for about 2 minutes on each side until lightly browned.
- Pour in the water and reduce the heat to a simmer. Partially cover the pan and cook for 10-15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Sprinkle extra chopped lemongrass over the chicken before serving.
- Serve with steamed rice and vegetables.
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Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.