Chicken With Lemon Grass And Chili (Ga Xao Xa Ot)

Name: Chicken With Lemon Grass And Chili (Ga Xao Xa Ot)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound boned, skinned chicken thighs; 2 stalks fresh lemon grass (each 10 to 12 in. long); About 2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce (nuoc mam or nam pla); 2 teaspoons sugar; 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced; 1 tablespoon salad oil; 1/2 cup sliced shallots; 1/3 cup fat-skimmed chicken broth; 3/4 to 2 teaspoons thinly sliced fresh hot red or green chili, such as Thai, serrano, jalapeno, or Fresno; Fresh cilantro leaves (optional)

Servings: persons

1
Rinse chicken thighs and pat dry. Remove and discard any excess fat. Cut chicken into 1/4-inch-thick strips 2 to 3 inches long.
2
Rinse lemon grass. Cut off and discard tough tops and root ends; peel off and discard tough, outer green layers of stalks down to tender white portion of bulbs. Finely chop tender portions; you should have 5 to 7 tablespoons.
3
In a bowl, mix chicken, lemon grass, 2 tablespoons fish sauce, sugar, and garlic.
4
Set a 10- to 12-inch frying pan over high heat; when hot, add oil and shallots and stir until shallots begin to brown, about 1 minute. Add chicken mixture and stir until chicken is no longer pink in the center (cut to test), about 3 minutes.
5
Stir in broth and sliced chili to taste; bring mixture to a boil. Taste, and add more fish sauce if desired. Spoon into a serving dish and sprinkle with cilantro.

293

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound boned, skinned chicken thighs, 2 stalks fresh lemon grass (each 10 to 12 in. long), About 2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce (nuoc mam or nam pla), 2 teaspoons sugar, and more.

Yes, Chicken With Lemon Grass And Chili (Ga Xao Xa Ot) falls under the Soups & Stews 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!