Vietnamese Spicy Lemongrass Chicken (Gà Xào Sả Ớt)

Name: Vietnamese Spicy Lemongrass Chicken (Gà Xào Sả Ớt)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: Chicken & marinade:; 1 lb chicken cut into bit-sized pieces; 1 tsp salt; 2 tsp sugar; ⅓ tsp MSG or chicken bouillon optional; Aromatics:; 4 tbsp neutral cooking oil; 3 tbsp shallots minced; 1 tbsp garlic minced; 4-5 tbsp lemongrass minced; Chile Sauce:; 2 tbsp fish sauce; 1 tbsp sambal; ½ c coconut juice or lemon-lime soda, or water; Garnish:; ½ medium onion cut into slivers optional; 1 stalk green onion cut into 2 inch pieces optional

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

15m

Total Time

25m

This Vietnamese Spicy Lemongrass Chicken recipe, known as Gà Xào Sả Ớt, features tender pieces of chicken marinated in a flavorful blend of lemongrass, garlic, and chile sauce. Garnished with onions and green onions, this dish delivers a perfect balance of sweet, salty, sour, and spicy flavors.

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