Stir Fried Lemongrass Chicken Recipe

Name: Stir Fried Lemongrass Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs or 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into thin bite size strips; 3 lemongrass, stalks bottom 4 inches minus the end tip (processed or minced finely); ½ cup dry-roasted cashews; 3 -4 thai bird's eye chilies, seeded and chopped (can sub any other red chillies); 4 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced lengthwise; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 2 teaspoons brown sugar; ½ cup chicken stock; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided; 1 tablespoon water; 3 teaspoons cornstarch; chopped cilantro (to garnish)

Servings: persons

1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs or 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into thin bite size strips
3 lemongrass, stalks bottom 4 inches minus the end tip (processed or minced finely)
½ cup dry-roasted cashews
3 -4 thai bird's eye chilies, seeded and chopped (can sub any other red chillies)
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 yellow onion, thinly sliced lengthwise
1 tablespoon fish sauce
2 teaspoons brown sugar
½ cup chicken stock
3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 tablespoon water
3 teaspoons cornstarch
chopped cilantro (to garnish)

1
Blend cornstarch into water and then mix with chicken in a bowl.
2
Evenly coat chicken, then set aside to marinate for 20 minutes.
3
Add half the oil to a hot wok on a high heat and then add the chicken.
4
Stir until chicken starts to turn white and then set aside on a plate.
5
Add remaining oil to the wok over a moderate heat and add garlic, chillies and the lemon grass and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
6
Add the onions and chicken stock and cook until the onions soften.
7
Add to the mixture the cooked chicken, fish sauce, brown sugar and saute until chicken is fully cooked.
8
Add cashews and saute for 30 seconds.
9
Serve over steamed rice and garnish with cilantro.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs or 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into thin bite size strips, 3 lemongrass, stalks bottom 4 inches minus the end tip (processed or minced finely), ½ cup dry-roasted cashews, 3 -4 thai bird's eye chilies, seeded and chopped (can sub any other red chillies), and more.

Yes, Stir Fried 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.

Stir Fried Lemongrass Chicken

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