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Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken (Gà Xào Sả Ớt)

Vietnamese · Southeast Asia Top Pick STOVETOP
7/10

Chicken stir-fried with lemongrass, chilies, and fish sauce until caramelized and aromatic.

Chicken Stir-Fry & Sauté Home Cook Friendly N Nut-Free E Egg-Free G Gluten-Free

Why It Works

Finely minced lemongrass releases citral and geraniol during high-heat cooking, perfuming the chicken; the sugar-fish sauce combo creates a savory caramel glaze.

Key Ingredients

chicken thigh lemongrass bird's eye chilies fish sauce sugar garlic shallots turmeric

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