Chicken With Mushrooms And Lemongrass Recipe

Name: Chicken With Mushrooms And Lemongrass
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 medium garlic cloves, peeled and chopped; 4 slices gingerroot, shredded; 3 scallions, finely chopped; 2 stalks lemongrass, inner leaves very finely shredded; peanut oil; 3 hot red chili peppers, seeds discarded, finely chopped; 3/4 lb diced chicken; 3 medium field mushrooms, cut in small segments; 2 teaspoons lime juice; 2 teaspoons nam pla (Thai fish sauce); 1 teaspoon light brown sugar or 1 teaspoon palm sugar; 3 leaves Thai basil or 3 leaves of fresh mint

Servings: persons

3 medium garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
4 slices gingerroot, shredded
3 scallions, finely chopped
2 stalks lemongrass, inner leaves very finely shredded
peanut oil
3 hot red chili peppers, seeds discarded, finely chopped
3/4 lb diced chicken
3 medium field mushrooms, cut in small segments
2 teaspoons lime juice
2 teaspoons nam pla (Thai fish sauce)
1 teaspoon light brown sugar or 1 teaspoon palm sugar
3 leaves Thai basil or 3 leaves of fresh mint

1
Heat oil in a wok or frying pan, and cook garlic, ginger, scallions, and lemongrass on medium high until the garlic is golden.
2
Add peppers to pan and cook briefly before removing from heat.
3
In the pan, pour in more peanut oil and heat until almost smoking.
4
Add the chicken and leave it to brown.
5
Fry, stirring, until golden and sticky on all sides.
6
Add the mushrooms.
7
When they are tender, add the spices back to the pan.
8
Mix the lime juice, fish sauce, and sugar separately, then pour it into the hot pan.
9
Toss in the basil or mint and eat immediately.

327

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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: 3 medium garlic cloves, peeled and chopped, 4 slices gingerroot, shredded, 3 scallions, finely chopped, 2 stalks lemongrass, inner leaves very finely shredded, and more.

Yes, Chicken With Mushrooms And Lemongrass 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 Mushrooms And Lemongrass

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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