Description
Fragrant lemongrass and soy-infused chicken, stir-fried to perfection. A quick, flavorful weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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- 1 lbs (454 g) boneless chicken thigh
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tbsp rice wine
- 0.5 tsp sugar
- 0.3 cups (71 ml) finely chopped lemongrass
- 0.25 cups (59 ml) oil
- 0.5 cups (118 ml) shredded carrot
- 0.5 cups (118 ml) basil
Instructions
- Slice the chicken thighs into thin strips, about 1/4 inch thick, cutting against the grain so they stay tender during stir-frying.
- Prepare the lemongrass by peeling away the tough outer layers and using only the bottom 3-4 inches of the pale, tender stalk. Mince it very finely.
- In a bowl, combine the chicken strips with the fish sauce, soy sauce, rice wine, sugar, and minced lemongrass. Mix well, cover, and let marinate for 20 minutes at room temperature.
- Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat until it just begins to smoke. Add the oil and swirl to coat.
- Add the chicken in a single layer, working in two batches if needed to avoid crowding. Let it sit undisturbed for about 1 minute to get a good sear, then stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until the edges are caramelized and the chicken is cooked through.
- Turn off the heat. Add the shredded carrot and torn basil leaves, tossing everything together. The residual heat will soften the carrot slightly while keeping it crisp.
- Serve immediately over steamed jasmine rice.
Notes
- For a deeper lemongrass flavor, lightly bruise the lemongrass stalks before chopping.
- To prevent the chicken from becoming dry, don’t overcook it; aim for slightly pink inside.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently in a pan or microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Southeast Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 80