Chicken Roasted with Lemongrass and Garlic Recipe

Name: Chicken Roasted with Lemongrass and Garlic
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 6-inch-long pieces lemongrass, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces; 10 garlic cloves; 5 shallots, quartered; 4 serrano chilies, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1/2 cup water; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons fish sauce (nam pla)*; 6 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons plus 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar; 1 2 1/2-pound chicken, cut in half, backbone removed; 1/2 onion, sliced; 5 ounces Chinese long beans, or regular green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces; 1/2 red bell pepper, diced; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 1/2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar

Servings: persons

4 6-inch-long pieces lemongrass, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
10 garlic cloves
5 shallots, quartered
4 serrano chilies, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup water
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons fish sauce (nam pla)*
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons plus 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 2 1/2-pound chicken, cut in half, backbone removed
1/2 onion, sliced
5 ounces Chinese long beans, or regular green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar

1
Puree the first 7 ingredients, 3 tablespoons oil, and 2 tablespoons sugar in blender.
2
Place chicken in resealable plastic bag.
3
Add lemongrass marinade and seal; turn to coat.
4
Refrigerate overnight.
5
Preheat oven to 450F.
6
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.
7
Remove chicken from marinade and season with salt.
8
Add chicken, skin side down, to skillet.
9
Cook until golden brown and crisp, about 8 minutes.
10
Turn skin side up; transfer skillet to oven.
11
Roast until chicken is cooked through, about 25 minutes.
12
Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in medium skillet over medium-high heat.
13
Add onion; saute until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
14
Add green beans, bell pepper, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar and cook until beans are tender and liquid reduces enough to coat beans, about 5 minutes.
15
Divide between 2 plates.
16
Top with chicken.
17
*Available at Asian markets, specialty foods stores, and some supermarkets.

696

kcal

Calories

Fat

105

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 6-inch-long pieces lemongrass, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces, 10 garlic cloves, 5 shallots, quartered, 4 serrano chilies, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, and more.

Yes, Chicken Roasted with Lemongrass and Garlic 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.

Chicken Roasted with Lemongrass and Garlic

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