Vietmanese Lemongrass Chicken Recipe

Name: Vietmanese Lemongrass Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 3 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 tablespoon curry powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar; 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs); 3 tablespoons water; 3 tablespoons cooking oil; 2 fresh lemongrass, stalks tender inner white bulbs only, minced; 1 large shallot, thinly sliced; 3 chilies, seeded and minced; 1 scallion, for garnishing

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons fish sauce
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tablespoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
3 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons cooking oil
2 fresh lemongrass, stalks tender inner white bulbs only, minced
1 large shallot, thinly sliced
3 chilies, seeded and minced
1 scallion, for garnishing

1
In a bowl, combine the fish sauce, garlic, curry powder, salt, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of the sugar. Add the chicken meat to coat.
2
In a small skillet, mix the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar with 1 tablespoon of the water and cook over high heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Cook without stirring until a deep amber caramel forms. Remove from the heat and stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of water. Transfer to a bowl.
3
Heat a wok over high heat. Add the oil and heat until shimmering. Add the lemongrass, shallot, and chilies and stir-fry until fragrant. Add the chicken and caramel and stir-fry until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is slightly thickened. Transfer to a bowl and top with the scallion. Serve with steamed white rice.

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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: 2 tablespoons fish sauce, 3 garlic cloves, crushed, 1 tablespoon curry powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Vietmanese 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.

Vietmanese Lemongrass Chicken

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