Chef Huy's Chicken With Lemon Grass Recipe

Name: Chef Huy's Chicken With Lemon Grass
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 chicken legs (including thighs); 2 stalks lemon grass; 2 tablespoons peanut oil; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon nuoc mam; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon thick soy sauce; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Servings: persons

1
Skin and bone chicken legs and cut meat into bite-size pieces.
2
Remove rough outer husk from lemon grass and chop until very fine.
3
Heat oil in wok and add chicken.
4
Saute quickly over high heat just to brown.
5
Add broth, sugar, nuoc mam, pepper and soy sauce and continue cooking over high heat until broth has almost evaporated.
6
Add honey and mix well.
7
Turn chicken pieces in honey, then add lemon grass and mix very well.
8
Continue to cook, stirring continuously for 30 seconds longer.
9
Just before serving, remove pan from heat and add sesame oil.
10
Mix well and turn onto serving platter.

269

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 chicken legs (including thighs), 2 stalks lemon grass, 2 tablespoons peanut oil, 1/2 cup chicken broth, and more.

Yes, Chef Huy's Chicken With Lemon Grass falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chef Huy's Chicken With Lemon Grass

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