Vietnamese-Style Lemongrass Chicken with Garlic and Chili

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-19 · Updated 2026-05-19

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Fragrant lemongrass-marinated chicken stir-fried with garlic and fresh chili, delivering a flavorful balance of savory, spicy, and citrus notes. This Vietnamese-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 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 320 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 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, thinly sliced boneless chicken thighs
2, finely minced lemongrass stalks
4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
1, thinly sliced fresh red chili
2 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp lime juice
2 stalks, chopped green onions
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1 lb thinly sliced boneless chicken thighs with 2 minced lemongrass stalks, 2 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 tbsp lime juice. Marinate for 20 minutes.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 thinly sliced fresh red chili, sautéing for 30 seconds until aromatic.
Step 3: Add the marinated chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring frequently until the chicken is cooked through and starts to caramelize.
Step 4: Stir in 2 chopped green onions and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, cooking for another minute to combine flavors.
Step 5: Remove from heat and serve immediately with steamed jasmine rice and a wedge of lime for extra brightness.