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    Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Stir Fry

    Published: Jan 17, 2021 This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 41 Comments

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    Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Stir Fry

    This Vietnamese lemongrass chicken stir fry is a restaurant-quality dish that you can make at home with just a few simple ingredients. It's so delicious and better than take-out. The chicken is packed with flavors, no marinating is required. You can serve this stir fry with brown rice or white rice.

    Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Stir Fry

    Vietnamese lemongrass chicken stir fry is one of the most common dishes you can find on a Vietnamese restaurant menu.

    If you have ordered and tried it, you've likely fallen in love with it. You probably always wondered how the restaurants make this dish taste so good. I sure have.

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    • How to Make Lemongrass Chicken Stir Fry
    • How to store leftover cooked chicken
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    Easy Lemongrass Chicken Stir Fry

    Well today, I am going to show you how a good recipe for Vietnamese lemongrass chicken using ingredients that you are familiar with.

    My first few times eating out Vietnamese food I gravitated right toward the spring rolls and pho.  They were both delicious so I made that my thing and didn't explore the menu too much beyond that. I then tried Vietnamese soups with different broths and had a number of different rice and noodle dishes. 

    Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Stir Fry

    Finally, I gave the lemongrass chicken a try and wondered what took me so long to do so.

    Lemongrass is one of those flavors that takes me on a journey and changes an entire dish. It makes every bite of the rice and chicken delightful, a definite favorite ingredient of mine. If you want to learn more about lemongrass, please check out this how-to cook with lemongrass article.

    How to Prepare Lemongrass

    Ingredients for Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Stir Fry

    To make this lemongrass chicken, you will need the following ingredients:

    • Chicken thighs
    • Lemongrass
    • Vietnamese fish sauce
    • Brown sugar
    • Garlic
    • Turmeric
    • Shallots
    • Dry Sherry
    • Chicken granulated bouillon (optional)

    How to Make Lemongrass Chicken Stir Fry

    This lemongrass chicken stir fry is very easy to make. Here are some steps to follow:

    Chicken and Lemongrass

    Step 1. Prepare and Season the Chicken

    • To start, you need to pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels then cut the meat into 2-inch pieces.
    • Transfer the chicken pieces into a bowl. Add turmeric and the optional chicken granulated bouillon. Stir to combine and set aside.
    Chicken Thighs Stir Fry

    Step 2. Pre-Cook Chicken

    • In a large skillet, heat oil on high heat.
    • Cook the chicken, skin side down for about 2-3 minutes then flip and continue cooking until the meat is fully cooked. Transfer the meat to a plate and reserve about 2 tablespoon of cooking oil to cook the other ingredients.
    Lemongrass and Shallots

    Step 3. Stir Fry All Ingredients

    • Add lemongrass and shallots into the skillet. Stir for about 1 minute then add garlic and keep stirring just until fragrant.
    Lemongrass, Chicken, Shallots
    • Add the pre-cooked chicken back into the pan. Pour in some dry sherry. Continue cooking until most of the liquid has evaporated and the meat is coated with the sauce. Adjust seasoning if needed.
    Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Stir Fry

    How to store leftover cooked chicken

    You can store the leftover cooked chicken in the fridge or freezer. Properly stored, this lemongrass chicken can last up to 3-4 days in the refrigerator or up to 2 months in the freezer.

    Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Stir Fry

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    I hope you'll enjoy this recipe and share it with friends! If you try it and don’t mind, please leave me a comment and/or give this recipe a rating.

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    Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Stir Fry
    4.92 from 23 votes

    Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Stir Fry

    Rika
    This Vietnamese lemongrass chicken stir fry is a restaurant-quality dish that you can make at home with just a few simple ingredients.
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 12 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Vietnamese
    Servings 4
    Calories 356 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 pound chicken thighs, skin on, (net weight after debone, pat chicken dry with paper towels then cut into 2-inch pieces, skin on)
    • ¾ teaspoon turmeric powder
    • ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon chicken granulated bouillon , (optional) - or use mushroom seasoning
    • 2 tablespoons neutral oil , (such as vegetable, canola, or peanut oil)
    • black pepper, (to taste)

    Sauce:

    • 1½ tablespoons brown sugar , (for a lighter taste, use 1 tbsp)
    • 1½ tablespoons Vietnamese fish sauce, (for a lighter taste, use 1 tbsp)

    Stir Fry:

    • 3 tablespoons finely minced fresh lemongrass , (click here for a complete instruction)
    • ¼ cup sliced shallots
    • 1½ tablespoons minced garlic
    • 2 tablespoons dry sherry, (or dry white wine)

    Instructions
     

    • Transfer the chicken pieces into a bowl. Add turmeric, kosher salt, black pepper, and the optional chicken granulated bouillon. Stir to combine.
    • In a large skillet, heat oil on high heat. Cook the chicken, skin side down for about 2-3 minutes then flip and continue cooking until the meat is fully cooked. Transfer the chicken to a plate and reserve about 2 tablespoons of cooking oil to cook the other ingredients.
    • Add lemongrass and shallots into the skillet. Cook at high heat for about 1 minute then add garlic and keep stirring just until fragrant.
    • Add the pre-cooked chicken back into the pan, stir for about 2-3 minutes. Add dry sherry and the sauce mixture (fish sauce and brown sugar). Continue cooking and stirring until most of the liquid has evaporated and the meat is coated with the sauce.
      Adjust seasoning with salt, black pepper, or extra sauce if needed. Serve with white rice.

    Notes

    If you love spicy, you can add some red chili pepper flakes or freshly diced red chili pepper into the stir fry. 
    Vietnamese Fish Sauce: I used Viet Huong Fish Sauce (also known as Three Crabs Fish Sauce). You can find them at Target, Ralph's, or any Asian grocers for around  $4-$6 per big bottle.
    Please note that not all fish sauce products/brands are created equal and they usually have different sodium levels (ex: Thai fish sauce has a lower sodium content than Vietnamese fish sauce).
    To add saltiness to the dish, just add a small amount of salt. Do not go overboard with fish sauce or all you’ll taste is fish sauce.
    Also, go easy on fish sauce and brown sugar mixture when you use it and make sure to taste it as you cook. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 356kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 19gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 709mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 88IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword Lemongrass chicken, Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Stir Fry
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    1. Dolly

      February 23, 2021 at 4:46 pm

      5 stars
      I love how easy these ingredients are to get at my local small town grocery store. Simple ingredients and big flavor: you have to love that!

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      • Rika

        March 15, 2021 at 12:19 am

        Thanks, Dolly!

    2. Sue

      October 16, 2022 at 8:43 am

      5 stars
      Delicious! I used fresh grated turmeric and ginger and a few Thai chilis plus added onions, carrots and green beans. I loved the sauce so flavorful.

      Reply
      • Rika

        October 16, 2022 at 2:40 pm

        Hi Sue,

        I'm so glad you like the sauce. Tumeric and ginger are two of my favorite ingredients, reading your comment is making me hungry. 🙂

        Best,

        Rika

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