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Gà Xào Xả Ớt (Vietnamese Spicy Lemongrass Chicken)

Spicy, aromatic, and brimming with flavor, Gà Xào Xả Ớt (Vietnamese Spicy Lemongrass Chicken or Vietnamese Stir-fried Lemongrass Chicken) is a beloved rice accompaniment in Vietnam. A true rice thief which could tempt you to indulge in more rice.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings: 2 people
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: Vietnamese

Ingredients

  • 1 lb deboned chicken thighs (450g)
  • 4 stalks lemongrass
  • 2 big clove garlic
  • 1 big shallot
  • 1 thumb-sized piece ginger
  • 1-2 kaffir leaves (optional)
  • 2 Thai bird's eye chilis
  • 3 tbsp cooking oil
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • ⅓ cup water (80ml)

Instructions

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  1. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Finely mince the garlic, shallots, ginger, and lemongrass. (Chop them by hand or use a food processor)
  3. Slice the chili. Remove the stems from the kaffir leaves, then chop or julienne them.
  4. Marinate the chicken with fish sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and half of the minced garlic, ginger, shallots, and lemongrass. Let it sit for 15 minutes.
  5. Heat cooking oil in a pan. Add the remaining minced lemongrass and stir-fry until it turns slightly golden. Incorporate the rest of the shallots, ginger, garlic, and all of the chili. Sauté until the aroma is released.
  6. Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry over medium-high heat until the chicken pieces acquire a nice brown color.
  7. Pour water into the pan, cover it with a lid, and let the chicken simmer over a medium heat.
  8. Once the sauce has thickened, adjust its flavor as needed and add the kaffir leaves. Thoroughly combine all the ingredients.
  9. Finally, serve the aromatic chicken while it's still piping hot, accompanied by steamed rice.