How to Make Lemongrass Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

There are few dishes that capture the vibrant and zesty flavors of Southeast Asian cuisine quite like Lemongrass Chicken. This recipe is a perfect melding of aromatic lemongrass, pungent garlic, and spicy red chilies, creating a dish that is both bold and refreshing. The flavors are bold, but the dish itself is light and healthy, making it a perfect option for a weekday meal or weekend gathering.

Lemongrass is a staple ingredient in many Southeast Asian dishes, renowned for its bright...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds chicken thighs, cut into thin strips
  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce, or more to taste
  • 1 ½ tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 ½ red bell peppers, cut into strips
  • ¼ cup chopped lemongrass
  • ¼ cup grated fresh ginger root
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • ⅓ cup chopped green onions
  • ¼ cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more to taste
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Mix chicken, fish sauce, and honey together in a bowl; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat; swirl in oil. Add red bell peppers, lemongrass, ginger, and garlic; cook until red bell pepper strips tender, about 5 minutes. Add chicken mixture; saute until chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir green onions, chicken broth, sugar, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper into the wok. Simmer, uncovered, until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    397 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 96mg
    • Sodium: 1018mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 60mg
    • Calcium: 37mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 420mg