Description
A flavorful Vietnamese dish featuring marinated chicken thighs infused with lemongrass, garlic, and shallots, cooked to perfection and served with fresh herbs.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- Lemongrass, finely chopped
- Fresh garlic, minced
- Shallots, sliced
- Fish sauce
- Brown sugar
- Black pepper, cracked
- Vegetable oil
- Cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine chicken thighs, lemongrass, garlic, shallots, fish sauce, brown sugar, and black pepper. Mix well and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the marinated chicken in a single layer and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown, flipping halfway through.
- Pour the leftover marinade into the skillet, stir constantly, and let it simmer for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat, garnish with cilantro, and serve with jasmine rice or rice noodles.
Notes
For a flavorful boost, marinate the chicken for up to an hour. Serve hot with your choice of rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
