Chicken with Lemon Grass Recipe

Name: Chicken with Lemon Grass
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds chicken thighs, boneless, skinless; 1 each lemongrass stalk, chopped; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 medium onions sliced; 2 each garlic cloves chopped; 3 each scallions, spring or green onions cut into 1 inch pieces; 2 tablespoons vinegar; 1 tablespoon ginger chopped; 1/4 cup water; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed; Rice; rice cooked

Servings: persons

2 pounds chicken thighs, boneless, skinless
1 each lemongrass stalk, chopped
1 tablespoon fish sauce
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onions sliced
2 each garlic cloves chopped
3 each scallions, spring or green onions cut into 1 inch pieces
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon ginger chopped
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
Rice; rice cooked

1
Remove bones and skin from chicken thighs; cut chicken into 1-inch pieces.
2
Mix lemon grass and 1 tablespoon fish sauce in glass or plastic bowl; stir in chicken.
3
Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
4
Heat oil in wok or 10-inch skillet until hot.
5
Add sliced onion and garlic; stir-fry 1 minute.
6
Add chicken and scallions; stir-fry 5 minutes.
7
Reduce heat; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes.
8
Mix vinegar and ginger root; reserve.
9
Mix remaining ingredients except rice; stir into chicken mixture.
10
Stir in reserved vinegar mixture.
11
Heat to boiling, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, about 1 min.
12
Serve with rice.

635

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

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds chicken thighs, boneless, skinless, 1 each lemongrass stalk, chopped, 1 tablespoon fish sauce, 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken with Lemon Grass

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Variations & substitutions

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