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Ga Xao Xa - Stir Fry Chicken with Lemongrass

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Pooja9
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Ga Xao Xa Stir Stir Fried Chicken With Lemongrass
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  • Total Time 30 min Ico-add
  • Yield 4 Servings
  • Level Easy

This recipe for stir-fry chicken with lemongrass combines what some people refer to as the holy trinity of Asian spices; lemongrass, chiles and garlic.
 

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • Vegetable oil (canola oil recommended) as needed
  • 2 stalks lemongrass, finely ground
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 chicken breasts (or thighs), skinless and boneless
  • 1 thai chile
  • Scallion oil
  • Nuoc cham sauce (fish dipping sauce)
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Directions

  1. 1. Mix the fish sauce with the sugar, whisk until sugar is dissolved. Stir in one teaspoon oil, lemongrass and garlic. Add chicken and mix to coat pieces evenly. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for two hours, turn at least once to evenly distribute the marinade.
  2. 2. Heat two tablespoons of oil in a wok over high heat. Add the chile and cook the chicken until done and crisp at the edges, five to seven minutes per side.
  3. 3. Serve over rice with the scallion oil and nuoc cham on the side.
 
 
  • Did you know?

    Boneless chicken has very little connective tissue or fat which means it is naturally healthy; but, its prone to dry out when cooking it. Canola oil is a good solution; it lubricates the chicken, holds up to high temperatures and is health smart.