Chef Huy's Chicken with Lemon Grass is a tantalizing Vietnamese dish that offers a unique blend of flavors and aromas. Drawing inspiration from traditional Vietnamese cuisine, this recipe combines juicy chicken, fragrant lemon grass, and a symphony of spices to create a culinary masterpiece. Whether you're an experienced cook looking to expand your culinary horizons or a newbie seeking an exciting culinary adventure, this detailed guide will take you on a journey to create a mouthwatering dish that will impress your palate and leave you craving for more.
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VIETNAMESE LEMONGRASS CHICKEN
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
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.
ROAST CHICKEN WITH LEMON GRASS
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories dinner, roasts, main course
Time 2h20m
Yield Four servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- If you are using fresh lemon grass, discard the outer leaves and upper half of the stalk. Cut into thin slices and chop fine. If you are using dried lemon grass, soak in warm water for 1 hour, then drain and chop fine. Place the lemon grass, garlic, shallots, chilies, sugar, salt, fish sauce and 2 tablespoons water in a blender and blend to a paste.
- Rinse the chicken well and pat dry. Carefully loosen the skin on the breast and legs, pushing your fingers between the skin and meat to form a pocket. Rub half of the lemon grass paste over the meat under the skin. Rub the remaining paste over the skin and inside the cavity. Tuck the wings underneath; tie the legs with twine. Let stand for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Place the chicken on a rack in a roasting pan. Roast for 15 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees and continue roasting for 1 1/4 hours, basting the chicken with the vegetable oil and the pan juices. The chicken is done when it registers 180 to 185 degrees on an instant-reading meat thermometer. Let the chicken stand for 10 minutes. Serve with white rice and nuoc cham dipping sauce (see recipe).
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 855, UnsaturatedFat 39 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 58 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 59 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 1001 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams
VIETNAMESE LEMON GRASS CHICKEN CURRY
This recipe has been passed down from my grandmother in Vietnam and makes the best aromatic, slightly spicy chicken curry ever. Fresh lemongrass is the secret! Serve over white or sticky rice and you're in heaven.
Provided by MommyFromSeattle
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Vietnamese
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the lemon grass, cooking until fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Place the chicken into the skillet. Cook and stir the chicken until no longer pink in the center and the skin is browned, about 10 minutes. Stir in the water, fish sauce, and curry powder. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Mix cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of the curry sauce in a small bowl, until smooth. Stir cornstarch mixture into the skillet and simmer until sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes. Garnish with cilantro before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 812.9 calories, Carbohydrate 4.6 g, Cholesterol 255 mg, Fat 58.4 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 63.8 g, SaturatedFat 15.8 g, Sodium 514.8 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
CHEF HUY'S CHICKEN WITH LEMON GRASS
Provided by Nancy Harmon Jenkins
Categories dinner, one pot, appetizer, main course
Time 30m
Yield serve 4, 6 or 8 people
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Skin and bone chicken legs and cut meat into bite-size pieces.
- Remove rough outer husk from lemon grass and chop until very fine.
- Heat oil in wok and add chicken. Saute quickly over high heat just to brown. Add broth, sugar, nuoc mam, pepper and soy sauce and continue cooking over high heat until broth has almost evaporated.
- Add honey and mix well. Turn chicken pieces in honey, then add lemon grass and mix very well. Continue to cook, stirring continuously for 30 seconds longer.
- Just before serving, remove pan from heat and add sesame oil. Mix well and turn onto serving platter.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 675, UnsaturatedFat 32 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 49 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 44 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 834 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams
LEMONGRASS CHICKEN
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
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
THAI STYLE FRIED CHICKEN WITH LEMONGRASS SAUCE
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Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h25m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat the oil to 325 degrees F.
- Combine the sweet chili, lemongrass, fish sauce, garlic, ginger and garlic chives in a pot and warm over medium-low heat. Mix together 2 cups of the flour, the salt, dark chili powder, garlic powder and paprika in a large bowl. Beat the eggs with the milk in another bowl, incorporating the other 2 cups of flour a little at a time, constantly whisking until the batter is twice as thick as the milk.
- Dredge the chicken thighs in the seasoned flour mixture, then dip in the flour-egg mixture, and toss into the rice flour to finish. Fry the chicken, in batches if needed, until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. Toss in the warm lemongrass sauce and serve.
LEMON GRASS CHICKEN
This recipe is from a great cookbook, Quick and Easy Thai. Also included in the Zaar World Tour 2005 swap, Asia.
Provided by lauralie41
Categories Chicken
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- If using the long lemon grass stems, cut in half across the middle to make four short stems for a total of eight stems.
- Coarsely chop chicken in a food processor and add egg white. Process to make a smooth paste. Add carrot, chile, chives, cilantro, salt and pepper and process to mix.
- Place mixture in refrigerator to chill, about 15 minutes. When chilled, divide mixture into eight equal portions. Using your hands, shape the portions around the lemon grass stems. The lemon grass stem will be the "skewer" for the chicken mixture.
- Preheat broiler to medium hot, brush skewers with oil and broil approximately 4-6 minutes. Turn them occasionally until golden brown and cooked thru. These skewers can also be grilled over medium hot coals.
- Garnish with cilantro and slices of lemon (optional) and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.9, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 46.4, Sodium 70.9, Carbohydrate 2.6, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 1.4, Protein 16.4
STIR FRIED CHICKEN WITH LEMON GRASS, GINGER, AND CHILI
Make and share this Stir Fried Chicken With Lemon Grass, Ginger, and Chili recipe from Food.com.
Provided by morgainegeiser
Categories Chicken
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oil in a heavy based frying pan or wok.
- Add the onion, garlic, ginger, lemon grass and chili and stir for 3 to 5 minutes over medium heat until the mixture is lightly golden.
- Take care not to burn the mixture or it will become bitter.
- Increase heat to high; when the pan is very hot, add the chicken and toss well.
- Sprinkle the sugar over the chicken and cook for about 5 minutes, tossing regularly until the chicken is just cooked.
- Add the fish sauce, cook for another 2 minutes and serve immediately, garnished with the mint.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 232, Fat 11.3, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 94.2, Sodium 453.8, Carbohydrate 8.5, Fiber 1, Sugar 4.7, Protein 23.4
CHICKEN ROASTED WITH LEMONGRASS AND GARLIC
Categories Chicken Garlic Marinate Roast Sauté Dinner Hot Pepper Lemongrass Bon Appétit Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free
Yield Makes 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Puree the first 7 ingredients, 3 tablespoons oil, and 2 tablespoons sugar in blender. Place chicken in resealable plastic bag. Add lemongrass marinade and seal; turn to coat. Refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and season with salt. Add chicken, skin side down, to skillet. Cook until golden brown and crisp, about 8 minutes. Turn skin side up; transfer skillet to oven. Roast until chicken is cooked through, about 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; sauté until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add green beans, bell pepper, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar and cook until beans are tender and liquid reduces enough to coat beans, about 5 minutes. Divide between 2 plates. Top with chicken.
- *Available at Asian markets, specialty foods stores, and some supermarkets.
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and ensure that your dish turns out perfectly.
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your dish the best flavor. If possible, try to buy organic or locally grown ingredients.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking chicken, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the chicken from cooking evenly and will make it more likely to stick to the pan.
- Use a heavy-bottomed pan: A heavy-bottomed pan will help to distribute the heat evenly and prevent the chicken from sticking.
- Cook the chicken over medium heat: Cooking the chicken over medium heat will help to prevent it from drying out.
- Use a meat thermometer: A meat thermometer is the best way to ensure that the chicken is cooked to the proper temperature. Chicken should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Let the chicken rest: After cooking the chicken, let it rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the juices to redistribute throughout the chicken, making it more tender and flavorful.
Conclusion:
Chef Huy's Chicken with Lemon Grass is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is marinated in a flavorful mixture of lemon grass, garlic, ginger, and soy sauce, then grilled or roasted until cooked through. The chicken is served with a simple dipping sauce made with fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
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