Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Vietnamese cuisine with this easy-to-make Lemongrass Chicken. Juicy, marinated chicken thighs are seared to perfection and finished with a fragrant lemongrass marinade. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, this dish will transport your taste buds straight to the streets of Vietnam. Serve it over jasmine rice or alongside fresh vegetables for a delightful culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 stalks fresh lemongrass, minced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 shallots, chopped
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, mix minced lemongrass, garlic, shallots, soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice until well combined.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place chicken thighs in a resealable bag, pour the marinade over them, seal tightly, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Heat Your Pan: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add a splash of oil until shimmering.
- Sear the Chicken: Remove chicken from marinade (reserve the marinade) and cook in the hot skillet for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add Remaining Marinade: Pour reserved marinade into the skillet with chicken and simmer for an additional 3-4 minutes until thickened slightly.
- Serve Hot: Transfer chicken to a serving plate, garnish with cilantro, and serve with jasmine rice or fresh veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg