Lemongrass Chicken

Lemongrass chicken is a vibrant dish that combines juicy chicken breasts with fragrant herbs and a touch of spice, creating a fresh and flavorful meal that's super easy to make. The balance of savory and tangy notes will have your taste buds dancing!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Vietnamese

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Marinating Time 1

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 335kcal

Author Liza Agbanlog

Ingredients

Marinade

4 lemongrass stalks , tough outer layers removed, or 2 tbsp lemongrass paste
1 shallot , peeled
2 cloves of garlic , peeled
1 tbsp fish sauce , or 1 tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp brown sugar
½ tsp red pepper flakes
4 chicken breasts , butterflied
2 tbsp vegetable oil
Lime , for serving
Parsley , for garnish

Instructions

Process the lemongrass, shallots, garlic, fish sauce, brown sugar and red pepper flakes in a food processor until it turns into a paste. Place the butterflied chicken breasts and the paste in a resealable plastic bag. Massage the bag to combine the chicken and the paste. Refrigerate and marinade for 1 hour up to overnight.
In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and scrape off any excess marinade on the chicken. Discard the marinade.
Cook the chicken breasts, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and no longer pink inside, about 8-10 minutes total.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with lime wedges and garnish with parsley.

Notes

Recipe source: Bon Apetit

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