Lemongrass Chicken with Chilis
- Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
Lemongrass is a favorite herb of most Southeast Asian countries, including Vietnam. Lemongrass chicken is a popular Vietnamese dish- full of life and spice. It is best served with steamed rice.
Photo: @mygiasfooddiary
Ingredients
- 1 pound cubed chicken breast or wings
- 3 stalks of lemongrass, finely minced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 tbsp of brownsugar
- 2 red hot chilis, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
- In a large bowl, combine the prepared chicken with the minced lemongrass, sugar, and 1 tablespoon of fish sauce. Set aside to marinate for 1 hour.
- In a saucepan, heat 3 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and stir-fry until it turns a light golden color. Add the pieces of red bell pepper and continue to stir-fry for about 3 minutes.
- Once the saucepan is sizzling, add the marinated chicken and lemongrass. Stir-fry evenly until the chicken is fully cooked, approximately 4 minutes over medium heat.
- Add the remaining fish sauce, ¼ cup of water, chopped chilis, and brown sugar; simmer the mixture for 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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