STEWED SPICY CHICKEN WITH LEMONGRASS AND LIME
This wildly flavorful chicken dish is inspired by the bright flavors found in Thai cooking - garlic, galangal (or ginger), chiles, turmeric, cilantro and lemongrass. While its flavor profile is complex, it is blessedly easy to make. Just sauté the savories, herbs and spices and add the chicken to the pan. Allow it to cook, covered, for about 20 to 30 minutes. Remove the lid, let the chicken brown a bit, and that's it. Serve over rice so you don't miss out on a single drop of the exquisite sauce.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, weekday, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place the oil in a large, deep skillet and turn the heat to medium. Add the shallot, garlic, ginger and chilies and cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are tender and the mixture pasty. Add the turmeric, cilantro and sugar and cook, stirring, for another minute. Trim the lemongrass stalks of their toughest outer layers, then bruise them with the back of a knife; cut them into sections and add them to the mixture along with 1 cup water.
- Add the chicken and turn it once or twice in the sauce, then nestle it in the sauce; season with a little salt and pepper. Turn the heat to low and cover the skillet. Cook, turning once or twice, until the chicken is cooked through, 20 to 30 minutes.
- Uncover the skillet and raise the heat to medium-high; turn the chicken skin-side down. Let most (but not all) of the liquid evaporate and brown the chicken just a little on the bottom. Stir in the lime leaves and nam pla; taste and adjust seasoning as necessary, then garnish and serve with white rice.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 602, UnsaturatedFat 28 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 42 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 45 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 920 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Lara Bezzi
[email protected]This dish is amazing. It's one of my favorites.
Suraiya Akter Tithi
[email protected]This is a great recipe. I'll definitely be making it again.
Shidartha_gole
[email protected]I love this dish. It's so flavorful and easy to make.
Ernesto Decoteau
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for chicken. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Pardesi Kanxa
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a party. It's easy to make ahead of time, and it's always a hit.
Syed Ali Raza Naqvi
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the chicken is always delicious.
richard drwal
[email protected]This dish is so flavorful and easy to make. I love that I can just throw everything in the slow cooker and come back to a delicious meal.
studioprophet
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes. The chicken is always so tender and juicy, and the sauce is amazing. I love serving it with a side of mashed potatoes.
DEAD SHOT
[email protected]I love the combination of lemongrass and lime in this dish. It gives the chicken a really unique and refreshing flavor. I served it with a side of brown rice, and it was the perfect meal.
Assefa Nigus
[email protected]This dish is so easy to make, and it's so delicious. I love that I can throw everything in the slow cooker and forget about it until dinnertime. The chicken always comes out perfectly tender and flavorful.
Ombili Ombili
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but this dish was surprisingly mild. The lemongrass and lime really balanced out the heat. I served it with a side of yogurt, just in case, but it wasn't necessary.
Anass Ali
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I made it for a dinner party last night, and everyone raved about it. The chicken was perfectly cooked, and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Karrie
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit. The chicken is so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is addictive. I love serving it with a side of vegetables.
Ohonyon Mathew
[email protected]This stewed chicken is absolutely delicious! The lemongrass and lime give it a wonderfully fragrant and tangy flavor. I served it over jasmine rice, and it was the perfect meal.