Best 6 Spicy Lemongrass Ginger Chicken Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to Southeast Asia with this collection of tantalizing recipes featuring the vibrant flavors of lemongrass, ginger, and chicken. From the zesty Spicy Lemongrass Ginger Chicken to the aromatic Lemongrass Ginger Chicken Noodle Soup, each dish is a symphony of flavors that will transport you to the bustling streets of Bangkok or the serene rice paddies of Vietnam. Find your new favorite weeknight dinner with the quick and easy Lemongrass Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry or impress your guests with the elegant Lemongrass Ginger Chicken Satay Skewers. Vegetarian and vegan options are also included, such as the flavorful Lemongrass Ginger Tofu Stir-Fry and the hearty Lemongrass Ginger Vegetable Curry, ensuring that everyone can enjoy these delicious and authentic dishes.

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STEWED SPICY CHICKEN WITH LEMONGRASS AND LIME



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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

2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil
1/2 cup minced shallot
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced galangal or ginger
1 teaspoon minced hot chili, or crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon ground dried cilantro
1 teaspoon sugar
2 stalks lemongrass
1 3-pound chicken, cut into serving pieces
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon minced lime leaves or zest
2 tablespoons nam pla
1/4 cup minced cilantro leaves

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

VIETNAMESE LEMONGRASS CHICKEN



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This Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken recipe is made with the best citrusy lemongrass marinade, and can be grilled, baked or sautéed.

Provided by Ali

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup lime juice, plus extra lime wedges for serving
3 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons maple syrup (or brown sugar)
2 tablespoons avocado oil (or any neutral-flavored oil)
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
4 small garlic cloves
2 stalks lemongrass, tender white parts only, roughly chopped (see below)
1 medium shallot, peeled and halved (or half of a small red onion)
2 pounds boneless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Combine the lime juice, fish sauce, maple syrup, oil, soy sauce, black pepper, garlic, lemongrass and shallot in a blender or food processor. Puree until smooth.
  • Combine the chicken and marinade in a large bowl. Toss until the chicken is evenly coated. Cover the bowl and let the chicken marinate for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. (If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 15 minutes before using.) Thread the chicken evenly onto the skewers.
  • Once the grill is hot, place the chicken kabobs evenly on the grill. Cook for 10-14 minutes, turning once halfway through, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through (no longer pink on the inside).
  • Transfer the kabobs to a clean plate, and loosely tent with aluminum foil. Let the chicken rest for at least 5-10 minutes.
  • Then serve warm while the chicken is hot and juicy, sprinkled with an extra squeeze of fresh lime juice (plus some thinly-sliced green onions) if desired. Or, refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

SPICY LEMONGRASS CHICKEN



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Make and share this Spicy Lemongrass Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Wendys Kitchen

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 2h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 (200 g) chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
560 g chicken wings, cut in half at the joint, discard wing tips
1 cup fresh coconut juice
1 long red chili, cut into 2cm pieces
1 long green chili, cut into 2cm pieces
3 spring onions, cut into 3cm pieces
2 lemongrass, white part only, chopped (for the marinade)
2 shallots, chopped (for the marinade)
2 garlic cloves, chopped (for the marinade)
1 tablespoon sesame oil (for the marinade)
1 tablespoon sugar (for the marinade)
2 tablespoons fish sauce (for the marinade)
1 teaspoon turmeric powder (for the marinade)
1/3 cup coriander leaves, for garnish
2 tablespoons rice bran oil
1 teaspoon chili flakes (for the marinade)

Steps:

  • Process garlic, lemongrass and shallots in the food processor until finely chopped. Place the chicken in a large non-metallic bowl. Add all the marinade ingredients and mix using your hand until combined. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for 2 hours or overnight.
  • Heat oil in a wok or a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken pieces with the marinade and cook for 5-6 minutes or until browned.
  • Add the chillies and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the coconut juice, stir and cover. Cook on high heat, stirring occasionally for 6-8 minutes until the juice is reduced by half. Add the spring onion. Garnish with coriander leaves. Serve with steamed jasmine rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.6, Fat 24.9, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 93.2, Sodium 570.8, Carbohydrate 5.5, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 2.9, Protein 25

SPICY LEMONGRASS-GINGER CHICKEN



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Categories     Chicken     Stir-Fry

Yield 6 SERVINGS

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, fat trimmed, meat cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons canola oil
kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 plump stalks of lemongrass, tender white inner bulb only, minced
1 medium red onion, quartered lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/4 cup Chinese cooking wine, sake, or water
1/2 cup Vietnamese Stir-fry Sauce
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon oyster sauce
1 teaspoon Asian chile paste
4 large scallions, cut into 1/2-inch lengths
5 small dried red chiles
1 large jalapeno, seeded and thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, toss the chicken pieces with 2 tablespoons of the canola oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons of kosher salt and 3/4 teaspoon of pepper. In a large skillet or a wok, heat 2 tablespoons of the canola oil until small puffs of smoke begin to appear. Add half of the chicken and stir-fry over high heat until browned in spots, about 3 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate. Repeat with the remaining chicken. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in the skillet. Add the lemongrass, onion and garlic and cook over high heat, stirring, until fragrant, 2 minutes. Add the wine and cook until slightly reduced, about 1 minute. Add the Vietnamese Stir-fry Sauce, oyster sauce, chile paste, scallions, dried chiles and jalapeno; bring to a boil. Add the chicken to the sauce and simmer until heated through, then serve. SERVE WITH: Steamed jasmine rice.

GINGER-LEMONGRASS CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH SPICY PEANUT DIPPING SAUCE



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Categories     Sauce     Sandwich     Chicken     Ginger     Side     Peanut     Lemongrass

Yield MAKES ABOUT 30 SMALL SKEWERS

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 stalk fresh lemongrass
1 1/2-inch knob fresh ginger, peeled
2 large cloves garlic
2 scallions, very thinly sliced
1 tablespoon grapeseed or other neutral oil
1 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice, more as needed
4 teaspoons Asian fish sauce, more as needed
3/4 teaspoon honey
1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
1/2 cup smooth natural peanut butter
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Asian chile garlic sauce

Steps:

  • Cut the pale yellow bottom portion off the lemongrass stalk and discard the green top. Trim about 3/4 inch from the root end, then peel off and discard the tough outer layers. You should end up with a stick of only the more tender inner layers, about 1/2 inch thick and 3 inches long. Finely mince the lemongrass, along with the ginger and garlic; the pieces should be no bigger than 1/16 inch. (You can do most of this in a food processor and finish with a little hand chopping.) Put the mixture in a medium bowl and stir in the scallions, the oil, 1 tablespoon of the lime juice, 2 teaspoons of the fish sauce, and 1/2 teaspoon of the honey.
  • Slice the chicken into 1/3-inch-thick strips about 1 inch wide-slice across the grain and at an angle on breasts, and with the grain on thighs. You should have about 30 strips. Add to the bowl with the lemongrass mixture, stir to coat the chicken evenly, and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
  • To make the dipping sauce, put the peanut butter in a small bowl. Stir in enough warm water to make a thick sauce (about 1/4 cup, depending on the peanut butter), then add the vinegar, chile garlic sauce, and the remaining 2 teaspoons fish sauce, 1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice, and 1/4 teaspoon honey. Taste and adjust the saltiness, heat, or acidity to your liking; thin with more water if necessary.
  • Prepare a medium-hot gas or charcoal grill or heat a large grill pan. Meanwhile, thread the chicken onto the skewers. Grill the chicken, flipping once, until just cooked through, 1 to 3 minutes per side. (Alternatively, you can cook the skewers under a broiler-about 8 minutes total-but they won't brown as well.)
  • Serve with the dipping sauce.

LEMONGRASS CHICKEN



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It took combining a couple different recipes to get just the perfect one for us! This is a family favorite in our house. Enjoy. Serve over white rice.

Provided by Mrs. Ching

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ pounds chicken thighs, cut into thin strips
3 tablespoons fish sauce, or more to taste
1 ½ tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 ½ red bell peppers, cut into strips
¼ cup chopped lemongrass
¼ cup grated fresh ginger root
4 cloves garlic, chopped
⅓ cup chopped green onions
¼ cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon white sugar
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Mix chicken, fish sauce, and honey together in a bowl; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat; swirl in oil. Add red bell peppers, lemongrass, ginger, and garlic; cook until red bell pepper strips tender, about 5 minutes. Add chicken mixture; saute until chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir green onions, chicken broth, sugar, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper into the wok. Simmer, uncovered, until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.5 calories, Carbohydrate 16.7 g, Cholesterol 96.1 mg, Fat 23.9 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 28.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 1018.3 mg, Sugar 12.2 g

Tips

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling during the cooking process.
  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your dish the best flavor. If you can, try to use organic or locally-sourced ingredients.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the recipe to your taste: This recipe is a starting point. Feel free to adjust the ingredients and cooking times to suit your own preferences.
  • Cook the chicken until it is cooked through: To ensure that the chicken is cooked through, use a meat thermometer to check that it has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Serve the chicken with your favorite sides: This dish can be served with a variety of sides, such as rice, noodles, or vegetables.

Conclusion

This spicy lemongrass ginger chicken is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken is marinated in a flavorful mixture of lemongrass, ginger, garlic, and chili peppers, then cooked until it is tender and juicy. The sauce is tangy and slightly spicy, and it pairs perfectly with the chicken. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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