Description
Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken is a flavorful dish featuring juicy chicken thighs marinated in a bold blend of lemongrass, garlic, and fish sauce, then seared to caramelized perfection. It’s quick, aromatic, and perfect with jasmine rice.
Ingredients
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
2 stalks lemongrass (white parts only), finely minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 small shallot, finely chopped
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp honey
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp vegetable oil (for cooking)
Optional: Sliced red chili for heat
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine lemongrass, garlic, shallot, fish sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, and black pepper. Add chicken and toss until well coated. Cover and marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked and caramelized.
- Serve hot over steamed jasmine rice. Garnish with chopped herbs or red chili slices if desired.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for the most flavorful and juicy result.
- Fresh lemongrass is key for authentic flavor—look in Asian markets.
- Add bell peppers or bok choy for extra vegetables.
- Marinate overnight for best flavor.
- Make it spicier with Thai bird’s eye chilies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 710 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
