CHEF HUY'S CHICKEN WITH LEMON GRASS

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Chef Huy's Chicken With Lemon Grass image

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

3 chicken legs (including thighs)
2 stalks lemon grass
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon nuoc mam
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon thick soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon sesame oil

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

Yousef Ali
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This dish was a disaster. The chicken was dry and the sauce was too sour.


Keny Davis
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I found this recipe to be a bit too bland. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


Hader Ali
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I'm not a big fan of lemon grass, but this dish was still really good. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful.


NoorAhmad Ahadi
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the whole family loves it.


Butt Ustad
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I love this recipe! The chicken is so tender and juicy, and the sauce is perfect. I always get compliments when I make this dish.


Reynal Florexil
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This dish is so flavorful and delicious. The chicken is cooked perfectly and the sauce is amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.


Mohamed Sellawy
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great weeknight meal because it's quick and easy to make.


Swaleh Salim
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This is my new favorite chicken recipe. It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I love the combination of lemon grass and ginger.


Anako Mahlanza.
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The chicken was so tender and the sauce was perfect.


Peris Mattyana
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are fabulous. The chicken is moist and flavorful, and the sauce is tangy and delicious. I highly recommend this dish.


Phakjira Tanee
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the sauce was amazing. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.


Roman Wazir
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was so flavorful and juicy, and the lemon grass gave it a wonderful citrusy flavor. I will definitely be making this again.