Description
A flavorful dish featuring tender chicken marinated in aromatics like lemongrass and garlic, perfect for evoking delightful memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken (breast or thighs)
- 2 stalks fresh lemongrass (or lemongrass paste)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Fresh herbs (cilantro or green onions)
- 1 lime, for squeezing
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and marinate with soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger for at least 30 minutes.
- Trim the woody ends off the lemongrass and smash gently to release oils.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add marinated chicken to the skillet and sauté until golden, about 5-7 minutes.
- Toss in smashed lemongrass, stir-frying for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add fresh herbs and a squeeze of lime before serving.
- Serve over jasmine rice or with sautéed vegetables.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with tofu. Pair with a cucumber salad for balance.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: lemongrass chicken, Thai chicken recipe, easy dinner recipe, flavorful chicken, comfort food