Vietnamese Spicy Lemongrass Chicken Recipe

Name: Vietnamese Spicy Lemongrass Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 1/2 lb skinless, boneless chicken thighs, fat trimmed, meat cut into 3/4-inch pieces; 2 stalks lemongrass minced; 1 red onion julienned; 2 tsp minced garlic; 1/4 cup sake or water; 1 tbsp oyster sauce; 1 tsp chilli paste; 4 scallions julienned; 5 small dried chillis; 1 jalapeno seeded and finely chopped

Servings: persons

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons canola oil
1 1/2 lb skinless, boneless chicken thighs, fat trimmed, meat cut into 3/4-inch pieces
2 stalks lemongrass minced
1 red onion julienned
2 tsp minced garlic
1/4 cup sake or water
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tsp chilli paste
4 scallions julienned
5 small dried chillis
1 jalapeno seeded and finely chopped

1
In a medium to large bowl, toss the chicken pieces with 2 tablespoons of the canola oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons of kosher salt and 3/4 teaspoon of pepper.
2
In a wok, heat 2 tablespoons of the canola oil.
3
Add half of the chicken and stir-fry over high heat until browned, about 3 minutes.
4
Transfer the chicken to a plate.
5
Repeat with the remaining chicken.
6
Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in the skillet.
7
Add the lemongrass, onion and garlic and cook over high heat, stirring, until fragrant, 2 minutes.
8
Add the sake and cook until slightly reduced, about 1 minute.
9
Add the oyster sauce, chili paste, scallions, dried chiles and jalapeno; bring to a boil.
10
Add the chicken to the sauce and simmer until heated through, then serve.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons canola oil, 1 1/2 lb skinless, boneless chicken thighs, fat trimmed, meat cut into 3/4-inch pieces, 2 stalks lemongrass minced, 1 red onion julienned, and more.

Yes, Vietnamese Spicy 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 Spicy Lemongrass Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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