Stir-Fried Lemongrass Chicken with Jasmine Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-18 · Updated 2026-06-18

Juicy chicken pieces stir-fried with aromatic lemongrass and garlic, served over fragrant jasmine rice for a quick and flavorful Vietnamese-inspired meal. This Vietnamese-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs lemongrass stalk, garlic cloves, shallot for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2, finely minced lemongrass stalk
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 small, thinly sliced shallot
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice
• 3 cups water
• 2, sliced, for garnish green onions
• 1/4 cup, chopped, for garnish fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine rice with 3 cups water in a pot, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
2. Step 2: While rice cooks, heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 finely minced lemongrass stalks, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 thinly sliced shallot. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and slightly golden.
3. Step 3: Add 1 lb 1-inch chicken thigh pieces to skillet, stir-frying for 5-7 minutes until chicken is cooked through and edges start to caramelize.
4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Continue cooking and tossing for another 2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats chicken evenly.
5. Step 5: Serve lemongrass chicken over cooked jasmine rice, garnished with 2 sliced green onions and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro for brightness.