Aromatic Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Recipe

Name: Aromatic Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Recipe
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or chicken breasts for a leaner option); 2 tablespoons finely chopped lemongrass (use the tender inner part of the stalk); 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons fish sauce (or soy sauce for a vegetarian version); 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder (for color and subtle flavor); 1 tablespoon lime juice (freshly squeezed); 1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional, for a spicy kick); 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for marinating); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for cooking); 1 medium onion, thinly sliced; 1 red bell pepper, julienned (optional, for added crunch and color); 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional, for extra depth of flavor); Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish); Lime wedges (for serving); Steamed white rice or jasmine rice; Fresh vegetables or a side salad (optional)

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Make this authentic Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken with tender chicken thighs marinated in fragrant lemongrass, garlic, and spices. A flavorful dish ready in just 1 hour!

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Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or chicken breasts for a leaner option)
2 tablespoons finely chopped lemongrass (use the tender inner part of the stalk)
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fish sauce (or soy sauce for a vegetarian version)
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon turmeric powder (for color and subtle flavor)
1 tablespoon lime juice (freshly squeezed)
1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional, for a spicy kick)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for marinating)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for cooking)
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, julienned (optional, for added crunch and color)
1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional, for extra depth of flavor)
Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Lime wedges (for serving)
Steamed white rice or jasmine rice
Fresh vegetables or a side salad (optional)