Description
Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken is a vibrant and aromatic dish that brings the flavors of Vietnam right to your dinner table. This tender chicken, marinated in zesty lemongrass, garlic, and ginger, is seared to perfection for an explosion of taste. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying cozy nights in, this recipe is as easy to make as it is to savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 lb)
- 2 stalks fresh lemongrass, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, minced
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp light brown sugar
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (canola or peanut)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk together the lemongrass, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice in a bowl. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sear the marinated chicken in a single layer for about 6-7 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook for another 5-7 minutes until cooked through.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving with cilantro on top.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, allow the chicken to marinate longer—up to several hours or overnight if possible. - You can substitute chicken with firm tofu or shrimp for a variation on protein. - Serve alongside jasmine rice or noodles to soak up the delicious sauce.