Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken: Easy, Flavorful Family Delight
A delightful and easy recipe for Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken, perfect for family meals.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons lemongrass, minced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 pounds chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 lime, juiced
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine lemongrass, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, and black pepper.
- Marinate the chicken in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add marinated chicken and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drizzle with lime juice before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate overnight.
- This dish pairs well with jasmine rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Vietnamese, Chicken, Lemongrass, Family Recipes, Easy Cooking