Stir-Fried Lemongrass Chicken with Garlic and Green Onions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-17 · Updated 2026-06-17

A quick Vietnamese stir-fry featuring tender chicken pieces flavored with fragrant lemongrass, garlic, and fresh green onions. This Vietnamese-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless chicken thighs, lemongrass stalks, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, cut into 1-inch pieces boneless chicken thighs
• 2, finely chopped lemongrass stalks
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 4, sliced into 2-inch pieces green onions
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sugar
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, toss 1 lb boneless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch pieces with 2 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sugar, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 2 finely chopped lemongrass stalks and 4 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add marinated chicken pieces to the skillet and stir-fry for 6-8 minutes until chicken is cooked through and edges are lightly caramelized.
4. Step 4: Stir in 4 sliced green onions and cook for another 1 minute until slightly wilted but still bright green. Serve hot with steamed rice.