Chicken in Lemongrass Sauce Recipe

Name: Chicken in Lemongrass Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces green Chinese long beans or green beans, trimmed, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces; 2 tablespoons peanut oil; 1 1/2 pounds skinless boneless chicken breast halves, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-wide strips; 1 medium onion, sliced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/3 cup minced lemongrass*; 3 tablespoons Thai fish sauce (nam pla)*; 3 tablespoons sugar; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 cup chicken stock or canned low-salt chicken broth; 2 tablespoons spicy oyster sauce*

Servings: persons

12 ounces green Chinese long beans or green beans, trimmed, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 1/2 pounds skinless boneless chicken breast halves, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-wide strips
1 medium onion, sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup minced lemongrass*
3 tablespoons Thai fish sauce (nam pla)*
3 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 cup chicken stock or canned low-salt chicken broth
2 tablespoons spicy oyster sauce*

1
Cook beans in large saucepan of boiling salted water just until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes.
2
Drain.
3
Heat oil in heavy large skillet over high heat.
4
Add chicken, onion and garlic; stir-fry until chicken is partially cooked, about 4 minutes.
5
Add lemongrass and next 4 ingredients; stir 2 minutes.
6
Add beans, stock and oyster sauce; reduce heat and simmer until sauce thickens and chicken is cooked through, about 4 minutes longer.
7
Season with salt and pepper.
8
*Available at Asian markets and in some supermarkets.

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* 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

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces green Chinese long beans or green beans, trimmed, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces, 2 tablespoons peanut oil, 1 1/2 pounds skinless boneless chicken breast halves, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-wide strips, 1 medium onion, sliced, and more.

Yes, Chicken in Lemongrass Sauce 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken in Lemongrass Sauce

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