Stir-Fried Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken with Chili and Garlic

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A quick and flavorful stir-fry of tender chicken infused with fragrant lemongrass, spicy chili, and aromatic garlic, perfect over steamed jasmine rice. This Vietnamese recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs lemongrass stalks, finely minced, garlic cloves, minced, red bird’s eye chilies, thinly sliced 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: 10 min Serves 4 Vietnamese cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 lb thinly sliced boneless skinless chicken thighs with 2 stalks finely minced lemongrass, 3 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp brown sugar. Marinate for 20 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 5 minced garlic cloves and 2 thinly sliced red bird’s eye chilies, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
  3. Step 3: Add marinated chicken along with marinade to the skillet. Stir-fry for 6-8 minutes until chicken is cooked through and caramelized on edges.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 3 chopped green onions and 1 tbsp fresh lime juice. Cook for an additional 1 minute until bright and aromatic.
  5. Step 5: Serve immediately over steamed jasmine rice or with a side of fresh vegetables.

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