Vietnamese · easy
Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken
Caramelized lemongrass chicken thighs with a sweet-savory fish sauce glaze. A weeknight staple in Vietnamese home cooking.
- 35 min
- Total
- 4
- Serves
- $12.00
- Est. cost
- 370
- Cal/serving
Dietary, as tagged
- Gluten-free
- Dairy-free
Parent noteThe caramelized glaze is slightly sweet and not spicy at all. A great intro to Vietnamese flavors for kids.
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Ingredients
- Bone-In Chicken Thighs2 lbs
- Lemongrass Stalks (minced)3 stalks
- Fish Sauce3 tbsp
- Sugar2 tbsp
- Garlic Cloves (minced)4 cloves
- Shallots (sliced)2
- Ground Turmeric1/2 tsp
- Scallions3 stalks
Method
- 01
Marinate chicken thighs with minced lemongrass, fish sauce, sugar, garlic, shallots, and turmeric for 15 minutes.
- 02
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 5 minutes per side until golden and caramelized.
- 03
Add a splash of water, cover, and cook 8-10 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce is thick.
- 04
Garnish with scallions and black pepper. Serve over steamed rice with a side of cucumber salad.
- 370
- Calories
- 34g
- Protein
- 12g
- Carbs
- 20g
- Fat
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