Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken

4.44 from 79 votes

Lemongrass Chicken Recipe. Simply the most aromatic and delicious Asian chicken dish ever. So easy to make and no-fuss.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Vietnamese Recipes

Cuisine: Chicken

Keyword: Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken

Servings: people

Calories: 347kcal

2 tablespoons fish sauce
3 cloves garlic crushed
1 tablespoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar plus 1 1/2 teaspoons
1 1/2 pounds (750g) boneless skinless chicken breast/thigh cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
3 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons cooking oil
2 stalks fresh lemongrass tender inner white bulbs only, minced
1 large shallot thinly sliced
3 chilies seeded and minced
1 scallion for garnishing

In a bowl, combine the fish sauce, garlic, curry powder, salt, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of the sugar. Add the chicken meat to coat.
In a small skillet, mix the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar with 1 tablespoon of the water and cook over high heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Cook without stirring until a deep amber caramel forms. Remove from the heat and stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of water. Transfer to a bowl.
Heat a wok over high heat. Add the oil and heat until shimmering. Add the lemongrass, shallot, and chilies and stir-fry until fragrant.
Add the chicken and caramel and stir-fry until the chicken is cooked through, and the sauce is slightly thickened. Transfer to a bowl and top with the scallion. Serve with steamed white rice.