Instant Pot Lemongrass Chicken
User Reviews
4.9
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Additional Time
1 hr
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
462 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
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Cuisine
Asian, Vietnamese
Instant Pot Lemongrass Chicken
Description
Instant Pot Lemongrass Chicken uses a marinade combining lemongrass, aromatic garlic, shallots, and ginger with umami-rich fish sauce and soy sauce, brightened by lime juice and balanced with brown sugar. Marinating the bone-in chicken thighs in this mixture allows the flavors to penetrate the meat. Pressure cooking the chicken preserves juiciness and tenderness while merging the marinade’s complexity.
The final sauce is thickened with a cornstarch slurry after cooking, resulting in a shiny, slightly thick glaze coating the chicken pieces. Fresh green onions add a crisp bite when garnished. The combination of tangy lime, herbal lemongrass, and savory sauces makes this a vibrant main dish.
This dish pairs well with steamed rice to balance the rich sauce and highlight its aromatic flavors. The recipe benefits from a quality fish sauce for a clean, umami character. Leftovers can be reheated gently to prevent drying the chicken.
Ingredients
- 5 - 6 (1106g) chicken thigh bone-in
- 3 talks (55g) lemongrass , white part thinly sliced
- 6 (23g) garlic chopped, cloves
- 1 (23g) shallot , thinly sliced
- 3 pieces (6g) ginger , thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons (45ml) fish sauce
- 3 tablespoons (45ml) soy sauce regular
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) lime juice from 1 fresh lime
- 3 tablespoons (45ml) water cold
- 2.5 tablespoons (32g) brown sugar
Garnish:
- green onions , thinly sliced
Thickener
- 1.5 tablespoons (22.5g) cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) water cold
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken Thighs: Place 6 chopped garlic cloves, thinly sliced shallot, thinly sliced ginger, thinly sliced lemongrass, and 2.5 tbsp (32g) brown sugar in Instant Pot. Add in 2 tbsp (30ml) lime juice, 3 tbsp (45ml) fish sauce, 3 tbsp (45ml) regular soy sauce, and 3 tbsp (45ml) cold water, then mix well. Add in 5 - 6 bone-in chicken thighs (with skin side down). Place Instant Pot’s Inner Pot in the fridge, then let it marinate for at least 1 to 3 hours.
- Pressure Cook Lemongrass Chicken: After marinating the chicken in Instant Pot, flip the chicken so the skin side is facing up. Close the lid and turn Venting Knob to Sealing Position. Pressure Cook at High Pressure for 7 minutes + 10 minutes Natural Release. After 10 minutes of Natural Release, release remaining pressure, and open the lid.
- Thicken & Season: Set aside the chicken thighs. Then, bring the liquid mixture back to a boil using the "Saute" button. Taste and season the lemongrass mixture if necessary (it should be salty enough). *Pro Tip: If you want a sweeter lemongrass sauce, add in more brown sugar. Mix 1.5 tbsp (22.5g) cornstarch with 2 tbsp (30ml) cold water in a small mixing bowl. Add the cornstarch mixture one third at a time to thicken the lemongrass sauce until desired thickness. *Note: The Lemongrass Chicken is fully cooked at this point.
- Optional Flavor-Boosting Step - Broil Chicken in Oven: In an oven tray, generously coat the chicken with the tasty lemongrass sauce. Place oven tray under the broiler for 5 – 7 minutes until the chicken skin is browned.
- Serve Lemongrass Chicken: Garnish Instant Pot Lemongrass Chicken with thinly sliced green onions, then serve. Enjoy!~ :)
Notes
- Use a high-quality fish sauce for the best flavor, avoiding overly fishy notes.
- Marinate the chicken for at least 1 hour, up to 3 hours, to fully develop flavor.
- After pressure cooking, thicken the sauce by boiling with cornstarch slurry to coat the chicken well.
- Garnish with fresh green onions to add mild sharpness and color.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 462 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 462kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 230mg | 77% |
| Sodium | 385mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 500mg | 11% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 185IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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