Skillet Lemongrass Chicken

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4.82 from 11 votes

Published Jun 02, 2018

Updated Dec 09, 2024

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Skillet Lemongrass Chicken - best and easy skillet chicken recipe. Marinate with lemongrass, salt, honey, pan-fried & dinner is ready.

Easy and quick Skillet Lemongrass Chicken recipe serve in a plate.

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Lemongrass chicken is one of the most popular chicken recipes on Rasa Malaysia. That recipe was published in 2007, so I thought to develop a new recipe that delivers similar result but a lot more easier to execute, hence this skillet lemongrass chicken.

Skillet chicken marinate with lemongrass, salt and honey.

I am personally so proud of this new recipe as it calls for only four ingredients but equally scrumptious and utterly delicious. The scent of lemongrass lingers in my house now, and it’s a pretty darn good smell that sets the stomach rumbling.

Pan-fried homemade lemongrass chicken thighs in a plate.

Instead of hard-to-find Asian ingredients, I used salt, honey, and black pepper to complement the lemongrass. As I love heat, I added in a little cayenne pepper, which is optional.

There you have it, the most amazing and mouthwatering skillet lemongrass chicken. Slice the chicken, serve with rice, and drizzle the lemongrass juice seeping from the chicken and you will have the most satisfying meal.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories per serving?

This recipe is only 274 calories per serving.

Skillet Lemongrass Chicken sliced and placed on top of steamed rice in a bowl, ready to serve.

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4.82 from 11 votes

Skillet Lemongrass Chicken

By: Bee Yinn Low
Skillet Lemongrass Chicken – best and easy skillet chicken recipe. Marinate with lemongrass, salt, honey, pan-fried & dinner is ready.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Marinate: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 3 people
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Ingredients  

  • 1 lemongrass, white part only
  • 12 oz (350g) skin-on chicken thighs, bones removed
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 dashes ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
  • oil, for pan-frying

Instructions 

  • Use a Microplane to grate the lemongrass, or chop it finely.
  • Marinate the chicken with lemongrass, honey, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using) for 30 minutes.
  • Heat a little oil in the skillet over medium heat. Pan-fry the chicken skin-side down first, until the skin is nicely browned. Turn it over and pan-fry until the meat is browned and crispy. Ensure the chicken is completely cooked through.
  • Finish it off in the oven by broiling for 1 minute to char the surface. Serve immediately with steamed rice.

Notes

You may use chicken breast, with skin-on, but boneless.

Nutrition

Serving: 3people, Calories: 274kcal, Carbohydrates: 7g, Protein: 19g, Fat: 19g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 8g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 111mg, Sodium: 282mg, Potassium: 263mg, Fiber: 0.3g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 129IU, Vitamin C: 0.1mg, Calcium: 15mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Bee is a recipe developer and best-selling cookbook author, sharing easy, quick, and delicious Asian and American recipes since 2006. With a strong following of almost 2 million fans online, her expertise has been featured in major publications, TV and radio programs, and live cooking demos throughout the United States and Asia.

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25 Comments

  1. Helen Somerville says:

    This is my go-to now Bee.
    My family love it and I have now invested in a huge pot of lemon grass!
    Thank you for simplifying all your recipes!

    Reply
    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      Thanks Helen! :)

      Reply
  2. Sasha says:

    Can I bake this instead using this recipe?

    Reply
    1. Bee Yinn Low says:

      Yes you sure can.

      Reply
  3. Lany Susanto says:

    5 stars
    Very good!

    Reply
  4. Emy Mendoza says:

    Hi Bee,
    I found the recipe for the skillet lemongrass chicken. I want to try this tonight.
    Thank you,
    Emy

    Reply
    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      Thanks Emy, good luck. Hope you love this lemongrass chicken.

      Reply