Easy and Flavor-packed Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken

Name: Easy and Flavor-packed Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken
Ingredients: 4 chicken thighs, no skin or bones (you can use chicken breasts if you want a healthier option); 2 tablespoons lemongrass, finely diced (make sure to only use the softer inside part); 4 garlic cloves, chopped up small; 2 tablespoons fish sauce (swap out for soy sauce if you need it to be vegetarian); 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder (great for light yellow coloring and mild taste); 1 tablespoon fresh-squeezed lime juice; 1 teaspoon red chili flakes (totally up to you if you'd like some spice); 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for the marination; 2 tablespoons cooking oil; 1 average-sized onion, sliced thinly; 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips (optional for color and texture); A little drizzle of sesame oil for a more intense flavor (optional); A handful of fresh cilantro, chopped, for sprinkling on at the end; Lime slices for squeezing when serving; Steamed jasmine rice or regular white rice; A refreshing side of raw veggies or a salad (if you'd like to add more)

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Prepare this tasty Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken featuring juicy, seasoned chicken thighs soaked in a fragrant mix of lemongrass, garlic, and spices. Ready in under an hour for a delightful meal!

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Ingredients

4 chicken thighs, no skin or bones (you can use chicken breasts if you want a healthier option)
2 tablespoons lemongrass, finely diced (make sure to only use the softer inside part)
4 garlic cloves, chopped up small
2 tablespoons fish sauce (swap out for soy sauce if you need it to be vegetarian)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon of turmeric powder (great for light yellow coloring and mild taste)
1 tablespoon fresh-squeezed lime juice
1 teaspoon red chili flakes (totally up to you if you'd like some spice)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil for the marination
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 average-sized onion, sliced thinly
1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips (optional for color and texture)
A little drizzle of sesame oil for a more intense flavor (optional)
A handful of fresh cilantro, chopped, for sprinkling on at the end
Lime slices for squeezing when serving
Steamed jasmine rice or regular white rice
A refreshing side of raw veggies or a salad (if you'd like to add more)