Stir-Fried Lemongrass Chicken with Green Beans

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

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A quick and vibrant stir-fry of tender chicken pieces infused with lemongrass and garlic, served with crisp green beans in a savory caramelized sauce. This Vietnamese-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs boneless chicken thighs, lemongrass stalk, 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.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Vietnamese cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, cut into 1-inch pieces boneless chicken thighs
1, finely minced lemongrass stalk
4, minced garlic cloves
12 oz, trimmed and halved green beans
1 medium, thinly sliced shallot
2 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp chopped scallions

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, toss 1 lb boneless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch pieces with 1 finely minced lemongrass stalk, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Marinate for 20 minutes.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 1 medium thinly sliced shallot and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 3: Add the marinated chicken pieces and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until chicken is cooked through and starts to caramelize.
Step 4: Add 12 oz trimmed and halved green beans, stirring constantly for 3-4 minutes until beans are bright green and tender-crisp.
Step 5: Adjust seasoning with an additional splash of fish sauce or soy sauce if desired. Sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped scallions over the top and serve hot with steamed jasmine rice.