Description
A delightful dish of tender chicken marinated in fragrant lemongrass, garlic, and ginger, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless chicken breast or thighs
- 2 stalks fresh lemongrass, smashed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable or sesame oil
- Fresh cilantro or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Mince garlic and ginger, and slice the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Smash the lemongrass to release its flavors.
- Marinate the Chicken: Combine chicken, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, honey, and lemongrass in a bowl. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat the Pan: Heat oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Cook the Chicken: Add marinated chicken to the pan and sauté for 5-7 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Finish Up: Remove chicken from the skillet, sauté any leftover marinade for a minute, and drizzle it over the chicken.
- Serve and Garnish: Serve warm, garnished with cilantro or green onions, and enjoy with jasmine rice or a fresh salad.
Notes
Avoid overcrowding the skillet for a perfect sear. Marinate the chicken longer for deeper flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: lemongrass chicken, family recipe, Asian cuisine, easy chicken dinner, marinated chicken