Easy Vietnamese Pan Fried Spicy Lemongrass Chicken Gà Chiên Sả Ớt Recipes

VIETNAMESE SPICY LEMONGRASS CHICKEN (Gà XàO Sả ỚT)

Steps:

• Marinade: Combine chicken and marinade ingredients, and let it sit to marinate for 15 minutes.
• Mince aromatics: Clean the lemongrass, remove the outer layers of rough leaves and find the yellow leaves inside. Slice the lemongrass roots into ⅛" slices first, then add to a food processor to finely mince and set aside. Mince/process the garlic then set aside. Mince/process shallots and set aside.
• Make the chile sauce: Combine fish sauce, sambal, and coconut juice and mix to combine.
• Pat dry your chicken, cut into bite size pieces.
• In a pan over medium-high heat, add four tbsp of oil and add the shallots and saute until light brown. Add the garlic and saute until light brown. Add lemongrass and stir until fragrant. Add the chicken and brown it a little.
• Lower to medium heat, add the Chile Sauce. Stir to mix, taste and adjust as necessary, then cover with a lid. After about five minutes, stir a bit, retaste and reseason if necessary, add more cooking time if needed.
• Add the garnish about 1-2 minutes before the chicken finishes cooking to soften a bit. The dish is done once the chicken reaches an internal temp of 165 °F, or until the center of the chicken is no longer pink.
• Serve with a side of rice.

EASY VIETNAMESE PAN-FRIED SPICY LEMONGRASS CHICKEN (Gà CHIêN Sả ỚT)

Steps:

• Heat up oil in a medium-size wok or skillet on high heat. Add chicken and toss for about 10 minutes or until golden brown on all sides.
• Push the chicken to the side to clear the center of the skillet. Add garlic, lemongrass, shallots, and chili peppers. Pan fry until fragrant (about 30 seconds) then combine with the chicken.
• Season with fish and sugar. Add a little at a time to taste. Continue to cook for another 2-4 minutes until chicken is caramelized.
• Garnish with thinly sliced green onions and serve immediately for best results.