Name: Chicken with Lemongrass & Coconut Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless; 2 stalks lemongrass, thinly sliced; 1 onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 inch ginger, grated; 1 red chili, sliced; 1 cup coconut milk; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; Fresh cilantro, for garnish; Lime wedges, for serving

Chicken with Lemongrass & Coconut Recipe

Eugine Skaggs Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Chicken with Lemongrass & Coconut

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 30 minutes

Total: 45 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
2 stalks lemongrass, thinly sliced
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 inch ginger, grated
1 red chili, sliced
1 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

In a large pan, heat some oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sliced lemongrass. Cook until the onions are translucent and the lemongrass releases its fragrance.
Push the aromatics to one side of the pan and add the chicken breasts. Cook until they are browned on both sides.
In a bowl, mix together the coconut milk, fish sauce, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Pour this mixture over the chicken in the pan.
Reduce the heat to low and let the chicken simmer in the coconut mixture for about 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Calories : 340kcal
Total Fat : 15g
Saturated Fat : 8g
Cholesterol : 95mg
Sodium : 800mg
Total Carbohydrates : 12g
Dietary Fiber : 2g
Sugar : 6g
Protein : 37g

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