Spicy Lemongrass Chicken Recipe

Name: Spicy Lemongrass Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, fat trimmed, meat cut into 3/4-inch pieces; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons canola oil; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 plump stalks of lemongrass, tender white inner bulb only, minced; 1 medium red onion, quartered lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1/4 cup Chinese cooking wine, sake or water; 1/2 cup Vietnamese Stir-fry Sauce; 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon oyster sauce; 1 teaspoon Asian chili paste; 4 large scallions, cut into 1/2-inch lengths; 5 small dried red chiles; 1 large jalapeno, seeded and thinly sliced

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, fat trimmed, meat cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons canola oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 plump stalks of lemongrass, tender white inner bulb only, minced
1 medium red onion, quartered lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/4 cup Chinese cooking wine, sake or water
1/2 cup Vietnamese Stir-fry Sauce
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon oyster sauce
1 teaspoon Asian chili paste
4 large scallions, cut into 1/2-inch lengths
5 small dried red chiles
1 large jalapeno, seeded and thinly sliced

1
In a medium bowl, toss the chicken pieces with 2 tablespoons of the canola oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons of kosher salt and 3/4 teaspoon of pepper.
2
In a large skillet or a wok, heat 2 tablespoons of the canola oil until small puffs of smoke begin to appear.
3
Add half of the chicken and stir-fry over high heat until browned in spots, about 3 minutes.
4
Transfer the chicken to a plate.
5
Repeat with the remaining chicken.
6
Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in the skillet.
7
Add the lemongrass, onion and garlic and cook over high heat, stirring, until fragrant, 2 minutes.
8
Add the wine and cook until slightly reduced, about 1 minute.
9
Add the Vietnamese Stir-fry Sauce, oyster sauce, chili paste, scallions, dried chiles and jalapeno; bring to a boil.
10
Add the chicken to the sauce and simmer until heated through, then serve.

460

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, fat trimmed, meat cut into 3/4-inch pieces, 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons canola oil, Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, 2 plump stalks of lemongrass, tender white inner bulb only, minced, and more.

Yes, Spicy Lemongrass Chicken 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.

Spicy Lemongrass Chicken

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