Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Recipe

Name: Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts (bones and skin removed), cut into one inch cubes; 2 tbs vegetable oil (any neutral oil will do); 2 tbs granulated sugar (I prefer raw cane sugar); 5 tbs fish sauce (the more the better!); One medium red onion, diced; 2 stalks of lemongrass, cut into 1.5 inch lengths; 3 Thai chile peppers; 1 tbs turmeric; 3 tbs of crushed black peppercorns; 1 scallion or garnish

Servings: persons

1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken with the fish sauce, black pepper, and 1 tbs of the sugar.
2
In small pot over medium-low heat, add 2 tbs of vegetable oil and the remaining 1 tbs of sugar. Once the mixture has become dark and thick, add the onions and stir for about 20 seconds.
3
Heat a wok (or skillet) over medium-high heat and add the chicken. Now, add the mixture from the small pot and stir fry.
4
After stir frying for about 4 minutes add the lemon grass, chile peppers, and turmeric. Stir fry until the chicken is fully cooked (chicken should be browned yet tender and juicy on the inside).
5
Garnish with chopped scallion and serve with couscous or steamed rice.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 chicken breasts (bones and skin removed), cut into one inch cubes, 2 tbs vegetable oil (any neutral oil will do), 2 tbs granulated sugar (I prefer raw cane sugar), 5 tbs fish sauce (the more the better!), and more.

Yes, Vietnamese 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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