Lemongrass Chicken

Lemongrass chicken bursts with vibrant flavors from fresh lemongrass and ginger, creating a juicy and aromatic dish that's super easy to whip up. Enjoy it over rice for a delightful meal.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Thai

Keyword chicken, lemongrass, quick meal, savory, Thai cuisine

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings servings

Calories 290kcal

Author Liza Agbanlog

Ingredients

1 ½ lbs skinless boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
¼ cup minced lemongrass fresh or frozen (thawed)
2 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons minced ginger
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon oyster sauce

Sauce Mixture

2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 ½ tablespoons sugar
½ cup water

Instructions

In a bowl, combine salt and sugar. Add chicken pieces and stir to coat. Set aside.
In another bowl, combine ingredients for the sauce; mix well. Set aside.
Heat the oil in a pan or skillet over medium high heat. Add the minced ginger and sauté for 1 minute or until browned. Add the minced lemongrass and give it a few stirs then add the garlic and sauté until lightly browned.
Add the marinated chicken, stir and cook until the chicken is no longer pink, about 8 minutes. Add the oyster sauce; stir to combine.
Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken, stir and let simmer for 10 minutes or until the liquid has evaporated.
Serve with steamed rice.

Notes

Recipe adapted from: justine2018

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