Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken

• Ready in 30m

• Serves 4

• 335 calories

• 24.71g carbs

Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken is a Vietnamese recipe that serves 4. For $2.55 per serving, this recipe covers 23% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 336 calories, 39g of protein, and 8g of fat. 1 person were glad they tried this recipe. This recipe from Platings & Pairings requires garlic, chicken breasts, cilantro, and jalapenos. It works well as a rather inexpensive main course. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and dairy free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 30 minutes.

13 ingredients

1. 3 tbsps brown sugar
2. 1/2 cups chicken stock
3. 2 tbsps cilantro
4. 1/4 cups fish sauce
5. 4 cloves garlic
6. 2 jalapenos
7. 2 lemongrass stalks tough outer layers removed
8. 1 lime
9. 4 servings lime wedges
10. 1 onion
11. 1/4 cups rice plus additional
12. 2 lb chicken breasts
13. 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

1. Put half of the lemongrass into a bowl with the fish sauce, sugar, half of the jalapenos, garlic, and chicken. Toss to combine and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours (preferably overnight).
2. Heat the oil in a large skillet or a wok over medium-high heat.
3. Add the chicken and cook, until browned.
4. Add the reserved jalapenos, lemongrass and onion. Cook until the onion is softened.
5. Pour in the stock, reduce the heat to low, cover and cook, about 5 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
6. Add lime juice.
7. Meanwhile, toast the rice in a small skillet over medium-high heat, until golden brown.
8. Remove from heat. Using a mortar & pestle grind the rice into a coarse powder. Alternatively, you can use a clean coffee grinder for this. Set aside.
9. Remove the lid, increase the heat, and continue to cook until the liquid is thickened.
10. Sprinkle with toasted rice powder and cilantro and serve with rice and lime wedges on the side.