Name: Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken thighs, boneless, skinless; 3 stalks lemongrass, minced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 shallot, minced; 2 tbsp fish sauce; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp sugar; 1 tsp ground turmeric; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Description

Flavorful chicken marinated in lemongrass and spices.

Ingredients

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2 lbs chicken thighs, boneless, skinless
3 stalks lemongrass, minced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 shallot, minced
2 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp ground turmeric
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp vegetable oil

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Instructions

In a bowl, combine lemongrass, garlic, shallot, fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, turmeric, and pepper.
Add chicken to the marinade and mix well. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add chicken to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side.
Serve hot with rice and your favorite Vietnamese sides.

Notes

For best flavor, marinate the chicken for at least 2 hours.
Serve with steamed rice and a side of fresh vegetables.

Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 15 min
Category: Dinner
Method: Pan-frying
Cuisine: Vietnamese

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 500mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 150mg