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Easy Thai Lemongrass Chicken Recipe

Enjoy this easy Thai lemongrass chicken recipe for a quick weeknight dinner. A stir-fry with a tasty sauce, meal prep-friendly, and perfect for busy days!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 551 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Thai

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 Chilies Thai chilies, to taste
  • 2 lemongrass
  • 18 ounces chicken thin slices
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
  • 1/2 tablespoon white sugar
  • 3 kaffir lime leaves

Instructions

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  1. Pound the garlic, chilies, and lemongrass with a mortar and pestle.
  2. Add oil to a large wok or skillet over medium heat. Sauté the spice mixture until fragrant, or approx 20 seconds.
  3. Add chicken and stir-fry until cooked through.
  4. Stir in dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, white sugar, water, and add kaffir lime leaves. Thoroughly mix and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline.
  • Feel free to adjust the spiciness and add vegetables if you like.

Nutrition Information

Calories 551kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 40g (62%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 10g Monounsaturated Fat 20g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 130mg (43%) Sodium 1326mg (55%) Potassium 563mg (16%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 673IU (13%) Vitamin C 69mg (77%) Calcium 47mg (5%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 551

% Daily Value*

Calories 551kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 34g 68%
Fat 40g 62%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10g 59%
Monounsaturated Fat 20g 100%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 130mg 43%
Sodium 1326mg 55%
Potassium 563mg 12%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 673IU 13%
Vitamin C 69mg 77%
Calcium 47mg 5%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.