Lemongrass Chicken Rice
This fragrant lemongrass chicken rice dish is easy to make at home with tender, sweet chicken, mildly spicy lemongrass and chili, and sticky white rice. This recipe is perfect for a quick family meal that is still rich in flavor.
Author
street_minh
Instructions
Wash the rice clean and cook it until sticky. In the meantime, marinate the chicken with 1 tbsp of fish sauce, chili, garlic, shallots, and ground pepper for about 15 minutes to absorb the flavors.
💡 Tip: Marinating the chicken beforehand helps the meat absorb the flavors, making it more delicious when stir-fried.
About 15 min
Sauté the chopped lemongrass in cooking oil in a hot pan, then add the shallots and garlic, stirring until golden and fragrant.
💡 Tip: Use medium heat to prevent the lemongrass and garlic from burning, preserving their natural aroma.
About 5 min
Add the marinated chicken to the pan and stir-fry over high heat, stirring continuously until the chicken is browned and cooked through. Adjust with sugar and fish sauce to taste if needed.
About 10 min
Serve the rice on a plate, top with the lemongrass chicken, sprinkle with pepper and chopped cilantro. Serve with fresh vegetables to enhance the refreshing flavor.
💡 Tip: Fresh vegetables help balance the spiciness and richness of the dish.
About 2 min
