Lemongrass Chicken thighs

Delicious, tender and juicy Pan-fried lemongrass chicken thighs. A perfect recipe for a busy workday dinner.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: asian, fusion

Diet: Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Fat

Prep Time: 30

Cook Time: 15

Servings:

Calories: 854kcal

Author: Lei

Marinating the chicken: Create a marinade by combining soy sauce, fish sauce, rice wine, minced garlic, lemongrass, and sugar. Let the chicken soak up the flavours by marinating for half an hour.
Pan-frying the chicken: Preheat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add oil, the marinated chicken, and pan-fry until it sizzles and is slightly caramelised. Set aside the cooked chicken.
Cooking the carrot: Add the carrot to the remaining oil and sauce in the pan. Stir-fry until the carrot softens, then add the basil leaves.
Serving: Slice the chicken thighs, and serve them with the cooked carrot and basil, along with a side of rice. Enjoy your delicious meal!

Chicken thigh: Chicken thighs are the ideal choice for this recipe because they stay moist and juicy, without overcooking like chicken breast. Cutting chicken thighs into small cubes adds convenience for easy eating. However, it’s important to keep in mind that cooking times may vary when preparing them in this way.
Basil: Basil adds an additional layer of flavour to this dish, particularly complementing the carrot beautifully. However, if you can’t find basil, it can be considered an optional ingredient.
Ensuring the chicken is thoroughly cooked is vital. You can place the lid on the pan for 5 minutes during the frying process or use the fork test to verify they are cooked through.
To avoid burning the lemongrass before the chicken is fully cooked, maintain a medium heat. This allows the chicken to release some juice, preventing the lemongrass from burning.
Cook the carrot after the chicken so that it can absorb the delicious oil and chicken sauce, ensuring nothing goes to waste. However, if you prefer, you can also serve raw carrot as a refreshing side salad. The choice is yours!