Lemongrass Chicken
Description
Lemongrass Chicken is an adaption from a Southeast Asian-Vancouver fusion recipe. The marinade creates a sweet-salty glaze with mild heat.
It can be served with white rice and sugar snap peas (steamed or stir fried with sesame oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes).
add to shopping list Ingredients
5 boneless chicken breasts
2 tbsp Soy Sauce
3 tbsp minced garlic
3 tbsp minced ginger
1/4 cup fish sauce
4 tbsp lemongrass, chopped fine
2 tbsp Lemon Juice
3 tbsp Sugar
1 tbsp chili paste
1/2 tsp pepper
6 tbsp vegetable oil
1 red delicious apple or nectarine, diced
2 scallions (green onions), chopped
Preparation
1. Trim the chicken breasts of fat, and rinse with warm water. Set aside.
2. Combine the ingredients (only 3 tbsp of the oil), except any fruit and scallions, in a bowl, stir to make the marinade, and add immerse the chicken for at least one half hour.
3. Remove the chicken, reserving the marinade.
4. Preheat the oven to 350 F degrees.
5. Heat the remaining 2-3 tbsp of oil in a heavy fan pan on medium-high heat until browned (about 10 minutes).
6. Place the browned chicken in a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes. Bast the chicken with the reserve marinade every 6-8 minutes.
7. Place the chicken on a bed of rice, and garnish with diced apple or nectarine (depending on season) and chopped scallions.

Thanks for joining HalfHourMeals.com!
An unexpected error occurred. Please try again.









