Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken

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Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken

This easy Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken is packed with tender chicken, fresh lemongrass, and a savory sauce that’ll make your taste buds dance. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s the perfect weeknight dinner! Serve it with rice or noodles for a satisfying, fuss-free meal.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Chicken

Cuisine: Vietnamese Recipes

Keyword: Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken

Servings: people

Author: Bee Yinn Low

Ingredients

1 lb skinless boneless chicken breast cut into cubes
1 stalk fresh lemongrass white part only, minced
1/2 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 tablespoon turmeric powder
3 tablespoons oil
2 large shallots sliced
3 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup water

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Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the chicken with lemongrass, chili powder, turmeric powder, and 1 tablespoon of oil. Mix well until the chicken is evenly coated. Set aside.
Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the sliced shallots and minced garlic. Saute until fragrant and lightly golden.
Add the marinated chicken to the pan. Stir well to coat the chicken with the aromatics.
Add the fish sauce, sugar, salt, and water. Stir to combine. Lower the heat and let it simmer gently until the sauce reduces and clings to the chicken, and the chicken is fully cooked through.
Once the chicken is tender and coated in the flavorful sauce, remove from heat. Serve hot with steamed rice.

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Notes

It’s a must to use fresh lemongrass—it adds that incredible citrusy, fragrant punch that really makes this dish shine.

Don’t skip the sugar in the sauce. The sugar balances the saltiness from the fish sauce and gives the sauce that perfect sticky, glossy finish. It’s not just for sweetness—it brings the whole flavor together.

Make sure to saute the shallots and garlic until they’re golden and fragrant before adding the chicken. This step really brings out their sweetness and adds depth to the dish.

Simmer the sauce long enough for it to thicken and cling to the chicken. If you like a bit more sauce, feel free to add a splash of water while it cooks down.

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