Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken

I love this recipe because it is so good on top of Jasmine rice or Banh Mi(Vietnamese sandwich) and also I can make with pork, it works perfectly as well! If you are a vegetarian, no worries, you can make this with fried tofu! Superb!!!

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Lemongrass Chicken Ingredients
Serves 2

4 Chicken thighs, boneless, skin on (Approximately 1 lb.)
1/2 Stalk of lemongrass (using only bottom white part, approximately 2 1/2 Tbs.)
4 Cloves garlic
2 Thai chili
1 Shallot
2 Tbs. cooking oil

For the Sauce
2 Tbs. Fish sauce
2 Tbs. Sugar
1/4 tsp. Black pepper

To Serve with
Cilantro leaves
Warm cooked Jasmine rice
Cucumber slices

[anjdc]

i made this yesterday for my husband and it was good! just a little tip for others who are planning to cook this - be easy with the fish sauce. I only used 1 tbsp but it was a little salty for my taste so I added a little honey to counteract the saltiness. also if you're using lemongrass that has been sitting in the fridge for a little while, cook them first with the garlic before you add the onions because if you dont, your onions will be very wilted while your lemongrass is still crunchy (but if you prefer that texture its fine). all in all it was a very good recipe, ill definitely cooking this again!

[Shikapham]

I'm Vietnamese and I failed to cook this dish couple times before. Then I found your recipe and decided to give it a try. The result was amazing. The dish was flavourful and tasty. My younger brother even asked me how to cook this dish and I showed him your recipe. You are amazing ❤

[miemie]

I just finished making and eating this delicious meal. I took one of the viewer's advice to infuse the oil with the lemongrass, garlic, and Thai chili before adding the chicken. I added very little oil to the pan because I saw Seonkyoung poured out so much after frying her chicken. Since my pan had very little oil and the chicken did not generate much oil; the lemongrass, garlic, and Thai chili got stuck to the bottom of the pan. I used about 1/4 cup coconut water (more flavor) instead of tap water to scrape the good stuff, added the onion, and finally the sauce into the pan. Oh my, the chicken was so good with the steamy white rice. I had thought about plating the chicken then add the rice into the pan, but I was so hungry, maybe next time. I will cook this again tonight with ginger instead, because I ran out of lemongrass. Thank you for a great meal Seonkyoung😋

[luuhanyho]

I'm from Vietnam. I'm super happy because you've done a very delicious dish. This is an absolutely unique chicken dish in most Vietnamese families. And we often add some more turmeric. Hope that you'll try it and know what exactly we feel about this dish.

[lindsayjagneaux]

This is my favorite lemongrass recipe. I started making it this way, for my bahn mi, as well. It has so much more flavor than the grilled recipes. Also, I love the bits of shallot, chilies, and lemongrass that stick to the chicken. It's heavenly in a bowl or a sandwich.

[islazxxxx]

My sister made this a few weeks ago and I almost cried because it was so good. I thought she slaved over the stove then she told me that it was so easy to make. She was right it IS easy! Thank you Seonkyoung! This is going in the recipe box!

[marcjalbert]

I've been searching for this dish online - trying to duplicate the first time I had a chicken/lemongrass/rice dish back in 1982 at the first Vietnamese restaurant in Denver (New Saigon). This is spot on!! Eating at New Saigon inspired me to learn about Vietnamese cooking and culture and I've since been to Vietnam twice. Thank you!!!

[lovealeesongchannel]

Omg ! I made this tonight and my husband it! I didn't even taste it till we sat down together and ate together! Thank you much! Going to make this again!

[gavo]

I made this today and all I can say is... WOW!!!
This is just one of the best things that I've ever ate IN MY WHOLE LIFE!!

[manuelavelasquez]

I'm eating this right now, i can't believe how easy this dish is to make and how amazing it is, I'M IN LOVE!

[skiski]

Hello there! Watched this video over 10 times, went out and purchased ingredients and executed.... Omg it is so Ok gotta go make a second batch. Wanted to drop by to say thank you and I love your personality.

[BIL-T]

I love how at the end of your cooking videos, you do a bit of a Mukbang eating all if the food you cooked. So real and relatable

[josephwright]

Listen, this is the closest thing to the restaurant version I've ever had. I love that you brown the chicken and get the fluid out FIRST. It's usually the opposite in Vietnamese cooking but the drier pan I think makes the vegetables get aromatic quicker without getting too oily and wilted, and also makes for a much leaner meal in general.

[shaheedahamilton]

You are so cute when you're eating what you cook. There is real enjoyment in your expression. I can almost savor it with you. Keep up the great work.

[betulinal]

unni im not asian. But addicted to ur recipes which are making me watery mouth
and seriously sometimes not able to watch ending part. Cuz ure eating so well and showing how delicious they are.
all the best. Youre jjang <3

[dandydayfarms]

I have never cooked a Vietnamese dish before but I decided to try this recipe and it turned out so delicious. I'm not used to the smell of fish sauce so I had to get past the unfamiliar smells but once I did I was so thankful. Thanks for sharing and helping us cook Vietnamese dishes!

[Ashtoriassecret]

I'm so glad you said that about fried tofu. I finally found lemongrass at my supermarket and got some ... and had no idea what to use it with. I'm trying not to eat meat ... so tofu would be awesome!! This looks amazing! Thanks Seonkyoung!!

[nickzou]

My 5 years old girl watch your video almost everyday and she loves your cooking channel. She wanted me to tell you she likes you and told me she wants to go to your home.

[brandon]

For anyone who's making this, don't throw away the excess oil from the chicken! It's perfect for stir frying. I especially reccomend using it in fried rice! :)

[Leftside]

I had this at a food truck down in Charleston for lunch every day for a month while I was doing a research project. It was always just called chicken thigh. And I have been looking for the recipe forever! Thank you!