Recipes

Tway's Lemongrass Chicken

A flavorful and aromatic chicken dish with a perfect balance of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors

Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8-10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 pound (450g) boneless, skin-on chicken thighs
  • Marinade:
    • 2 tablespoons (1 oz) minced garlic
    • 2 tablespoons (1 oz) minced lemongrass
    • 2 tablespoons (1 oz) granulated sugar
    • 2 tablespoons (1 fl oz) fish sauce
    • 1-2 birdā€™s eye chilies (optional)

Notes

  • For a spicier version, use 2 birdā€™s eye chilies
  • Adjust the number of chilies according to your desired level of spiciness

Instructions

  1. Finely mince the garlic and lemongrass. Slice the birdā€™s eye chilies (optional) and cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.

  2. In a clean bowl, combine the chicken thighs, minced garlic, minced lemongrass, granulated sugar, fish sauce, and birdā€™s eye chilies (optional). Massage the marinade into the chicken, wrap it up, and let it sit in the fridge for a minimum of 30 minutes or overnight (the longer, the more flavorful).

  3. When ready to cook, add enough oil to coat the pan and heat it over medium-high heat. Once the pan is smoky, add the chicken. Let it sit for 3-4 minutes or until it forms a nice color, then flip and cook for 2-3 more minutes.

  4. Remove from heat and serve over rice with your favorite vegetables. Enjoy!