Lemongrass chicken –Are you ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will tickle your taste buds and take your dinner game to a whole new level? Buckle up, because we are diving headfirst into the delicious world of Vietnamese cuisine with a standout dish: Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken! This dish is not just tasty; it’s a feast for the senses that’ll have you dreaming of exotic lands where lemongrass grows wild and ancient flavors fill the air.
Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken
Picture this: succulent pieces of chicken bathed in a fragrant marinade that makes your mouth water just thinking about it. You’re not just cooking; you’re creating a little piece of culinary paradise on your plate. So let’s get started!
Ingredients:
- 1 pound chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 2 tablespoons lemongrass, finely chopped (the secret weapon!)
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce (don’t let the name scare you, it’s fantastic)
- 2 tablespoons coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (feel free to go low-sodium if you must)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 red Thai chilies, chopped (adjust to your spice tolerance)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (because we all need a touch of green)
- Rice, to serve on the side (get that carb goodness!)
Instructions:
- First, you’ll want to get your chicken into a large bowl and give it a good rub down with some love. Add the lemongrass, fish sauce, coconut sugar, soy sauce, vegetable oil, garlic, and chilies. Mix it all together like it’s a dance party for your taste buds. Let the chicken marinate in this zesty concoction for at least 30 minutes, but longer is even better if you can wait!
- Next, heat up a skillet on medium-high heat. Once it’s hot enough to make you wonder if you should have brought a chef’s hat, toss in the marinated chicken. Cook it for about 6-8 minutes on each side or until it’s more cooked than a reality TV show plot twist.
- When the chicken is brown and sizzling, give it a little rest. You want it to be juicy, not overcooked like my attempts at poaching an egg!
- Slice the chicken into beautiful pieces that look like they belong in a food magazine; I promise you won’t regret it.
- Serve this masterpiece on a plate of fluffy rice and sprinkle generously with fresh cilantro. Your dinner guests (or your family) will be thanking you for this delightful experience, and you might even hear them swoon!
Now that you’ve unlocked the secret to making Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken, get ready for compliments and seconds. Happy cooking!
