Thai Green Chile Stir Fry on Bed of Shredded Lettuc

Name: Thai Green Chile Stir Fry on Bed of Shredded Lettuce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 stalk lemongrass; 1 cup chicken stock; 2 jalapeno chilies, seeded and coarsely chopped; 1 Fresno chile, chopped; 1 large shallot, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, peeled; 1 -inch piece ginger, grated or minced; 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar; A handful fresh cilantro leaves; A handful fresh mint leaves; 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/3 palmful; 1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1/3 palmful; 2 tablespoons tamari or 1 tablespoon fish sauce; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 limes, juiced; Kosher salt (if not using fish sauce); 2 tablespoons high-temperature cooking oil; 1 1/2 pounds thinly sliced chicken; 1 sweet red bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1 sweet yellow onion, thinly sliced; 1 large head iceberg lettuce, well chilled, cored, quartered, and very thinly shredded

Servings: persons

1 stalk lemongrass
1 cup chicken stock
2 jalapeno chilies, seeded and coarsely chopped
1 Fresno chile, chopped
1 large shallot, chopped
4 cloves garlic, peeled
1 -inch piece ginger, grated or minced
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
A handful fresh cilantro leaves
A handful fresh mint leaves
1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/3 palmful
1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1/3 palmful
2 tablespoons tamari or 1 tablespoon fish sauce
Freshly ground black pepper
2 limes, juiced
Kosher salt (if not using fish sauce)
2 tablespoons high-temperature cooking oil
1 1/2 pounds thinly sliced chicken
1 sweet red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 sweet yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 large head iceberg lettuce, well chilled, cored, quartered, and very thinly shredded

1
Peel the tough outer layers of the lemongrass to expose the inner pale yellow layer.
2
Trim 2-inches from the bottom, cutting away the bulb.
3
Slice until the tops become tough.
4
Add the pieces to a small pot over medium heat and add the stock and 1/2 cup water.
5
Bring to a simmer and allow to reduce by half.
6
Strain, reserving liquid.
7
Into a food processor add the cooked lemongrass, chilies, shallot, garlic, ginger, sugar, cilantro, mint, cumin, coriander, tamari, pepper, lime juice, and salt (if not using the fish sauce).
8
Process into a paste.
9
Heat the oil in a wok or large saute pan over high heat; add the chicken and brown.
10
Remove to a plate.
11
Add a drizzle more oil and stir-fry the bell peppers and onions for 2 minutes.
12
Stir in the paste for 1 minute, and then add the reserved liquid and stir.
13
Return the chicken to the pan.
14
Serve stir-fry on a bed of shredded lettuce.

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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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 stalk lemongrass, 1 cup chicken stock, 2 jalapeno chilies, seeded and coarsely chopped, 1 Fresno chile, chopped, and more.

Yes, Thai Green Chile Stir Fry on Bed of Shredded Lettuce falls under the Seafood 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.

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Thai Green Chile Stir Fry on Bed of Shredded Lettuce

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Variations & substitutions

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