CHICKEN ROASTED WITH LEMONGRASS AND GARLIC

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Categories     Chicken     Garlic     Marinate     Roast     Sauté     Dinner     Hot Pepper     Lemongrass     Bon Appétit     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free

Yield Makes 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 6-inch-long pieces lemongrass, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
10 garlic cloves
5 shallots, quartered
4 serrano chilies, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup water
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons fish sauce (nam pla)*
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons plus 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 2 1/2-pound chicken, cut in half, backbone removed
1/2 onion, sliced
5 ounces Chinese long beans, or regular green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar

Steps:

  • Puree the first 7 ingredients, 3 tablespoons oil, and 2 tablespoons sugar in blender. Place chicken in resealable plastic bag. Add lemongrass marinade and seal; turn to coat. Refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 450°F. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and season with salt. Add chicken, skin side down, to skillet. Cook until golden brown and crisp, about 8 minutes. Turn skin side up; transfer skillet to oven. Roast until chicken is cooked through, about 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; sauté until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add green beans, bell pepper, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar and cook until beans are tender and liquid reduces enough to coat beans, about 5 minutes. Divide between 2 plates. Top with chicken.
  • *Available at Asian markets, specialty foods stores, and some supermarkets.

Saleem Khokhar
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The chicken is incredibly flavorful and juicy.


Gaming祝 Ripon
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I'm not a big fan of lemongrass, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The garlic and other spices balanced out the lemongrass flavor.


Nafras Nafras
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I like to add some chopped vegetables to the roasting pan for a complete meal.


Dhan kumari Lama
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always moist and flavorful.


Daisy Deerman
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This is one of my go-to recipes for roasted chicken. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


inkogni
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's a great way to get a flavorful and healthy meal on the table in no time.


Tipo Barua
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This recipe is a great way to add some Asian flavor to your chicken. The lemongrass and garlic give it a really nice depth of flavor.


Lukhas LT
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Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay. The chicken was cooked well, but the flavor was lacking.


Vince Wise
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I found the recipe to be a bit bland. I added some extra spices to give it more flavor.


Aiden Greenwood
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The chicken was a little dry, but the flavor was good.


Pakistan defence system
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This chicken was amazing! It was so moist and flavorful. The lemongrass and garlic really complemented each other.


Nkanyiso Mazamane
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Loved the crispy skin and juicy meat. The lemongrass and garlic gave it a really nice flavor.


ganesh kc
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Easy to follow recipe! The chicken turned out great. Will make it again.


Kainat Masood
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so flavorful and moist. I loved the combination of lemongrass and garlic. I will definitely be making this again.


Md tufajjul
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I made this chicken last night and it was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the lemongrass and garlic flavor. The chicken was moist and tender, and the roasted vegetables were delicious.


Sofia Jacobo
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This lemongrass and garlic roasted chicken is so flavorful and juicy! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the lemongrass and garlic added so much flavor. I will definitely be making this again!