CARAMELIZED LEMONGRASS CHICKEN THIGHS
This is a recipe I came across in a cookbook I had had for some time, and finally decided to make. It was made very clear to me that this was a recipe which I had better make again, as it went over VERY well. This also works with pieces of a whole chicken, but the thighs are just the right size and shape to work well. Prep time includes marinating time (in a pinch you can marinate for about 15 minutes and go).
Provided by ChrisMc
Categories Chicken
Time 4h45m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Remove skins and extra fat from chicken.
- Remove the outer leaves from the lemongrass, cut into 1 inch pieces, and pound until somewhat flattened with a meat tenderizer.
- Crush garlic and blend with lemongrass, fish sauce, sugar, and pepper.
- Add chicken and toss to coat well; marinate 3-4 hours.
- If needed, you can marinate for 15 minutes and cook- the flavor will be less intense, but it will still work if you're in a hurry.
- Remove chicken from marinade (but save the marinade).
- Heat oil in a pan with a tight-fitting lid.
- Brown the chicken in the oil (~10minutes).
- Pour the remaining marinade into the pan, and add enough water to just cover the bottom of the pan (there should be 1/4 inch or less of liquid - it needs to simmer off, or else the chicken won't caramelize).
- Bring the liquid to a boil, then cover tightly and simmer until the chicken is tender, turning occassionally (about 30 minutes).
- Stir lemon juice into sauce, and stir to coat chicken.
- Serve hot.
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Shafqat Ameer Haider
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my chicken turned out dry and tough. The sauce was also a bit too sweet for my taste.
LoveX Quintana
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The sauce is so flavorful and the chicken is cooked perfectly.
Ali Sharif
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor of the chicken and the sauce.
Tarek Rahman
[email protected]I was a bit disappointed with this recipe. The chicken was dry and the sauce was bland.
Risper losil Ekom
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is so flavorful.
zartory amichy
[email protected]This is one of my favorite chicken recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.
malani govender
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lemongrass, but I thought this dish was pretty good. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful.
Fross Stewart
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce is incredible. I served it with jasmine rice and it was a huge hit with my family.
prince oba
[email protected]The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious.
Sk Hamidul Khan
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and packed with flavor. I will definitely be making it again.
Khalid ijaz
[email protected]I love the combination of lemongrass and chicken. It's so flavorful and unique.
Zikhumbuze Mofokeng
[email protected]This caramelized lemongrass chicken is a hit! The chicken is tender and juicy, and the lemongrass and garlic give it a wonderfully fragrant flavor. I served it with rice and vegetables, and it was a perfect meal.