Thai Lemongrass Chicken Recipe

Name: Thai Lemongrass Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup chicken, cut into bite sized pieces.; 2 tablespoons of lime juice; 2 tablespoons of fish sauce; 2 tablespoons of chicken stock; 1-2 teaspoon of freshly ground dried red Thai chilis; 1 tablespoon of thinly sliced Thai chile peppers; 1 teaspoon of sugar; 4-5 lime leaves, shredded; 1 tablespoon of sliced shallot (purple or red onion); 1 tablespoon thinly sliced garlic.; 2 tablespoons sliced fresh lemongrass; 2 tablespoons diced spanish onion; 1 tablespoon of spring onion (scallion/green onion), thinly sliced

Servings: persons

1 cup chicken, cut into bite sized pieces.
2 tablespoons of lime juice
2 tablespoons of fish sauce
2 tablespoons of chicken stock
1-2 teaspoon of freshly ground dried red Thai chilis
1 tablespoon of thinly sliced Thai chile peppers
1 teaspoon of sugar
4-5 lime leaves, shredded
1 tablespoon of sliced shallot (purple or red onion)
1 tablespoon thinly sliced garlic.
2 tablespoons sliced fresh lemongrass
2 tablespoons diced spanish onion
1 tablespoon of spring onion (scallion/green onion), thinly sliced

1
Mix the lime juice and fish sauce, and marinade the chicken for about an hour.
2
Pound the lemongrass with a mallet or meat tenderiser, and then very thinly slice it.
3
Heat a little oil in a wok or skillet to medium high heat, add the shallots, onions, garlic, ground dried red Thai chilis and lemongrass, and stir fry until aromatic.
4
Add the chicken and marinade and stir fry until it starts to change color. Add the remaining ingredients and stir fry until heated through and the chicken is fully cooked.
5
Serve with steamed Thai jasmine rice.
6
This dish can also be made with shrimp.

162

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup chicken, cut into bite sized pieces., 2 tablespoons of lime juice, 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, 2 tablespoons of chicken stock, and more.

Yes, Thai 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.

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Thai Lemongrass Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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