Gà Xào Sả Ớt (Spicy Lemongrass Chicken)
Gà Xào Sả Ớt is an easy Spicy Lemongrass Chicken that's perfect for a midweek dinner. It's an incredible emergency meal with exceptional flavor!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 25 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 kg / 2.2 lb chicken wings ((or any cut/protein of your choice))
- 1 tsp tumeric power
- 6 stalks lemongrass ((or as many as you prefer))
- 1 tbsp salt ((or to taste))
- 3/4 tbsp sugar ((or to taste))
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp chicken bouillon powder
- 3 cloves garlic ((finely chopped))
- 1 red shallot ((finely chopped))
- 1/2 US cup oil
- 3 chilis ((optional))
Instructions
- 1
Cut the lemongrass into 1cm (0.4") segments and use a food processor to blitz everything until fine. Alternatively, use a knife to finely chop them.
- 2
Set aside 1/2 US cup of lemongrass, then marinate the wings in the turmeric powder, salt, sugar, chicken bouillon powder, fish sauce, garlic, red shallots and the remaining lemongrass for a minimum of 20 minutes.
- 3
Add the oil to a heated wok on medium heat and brown the chili and remaining lemongrass for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
- 4
Turn the heat up to high and pour the marinated wings in to fry for 15 minutes or until cooked. Lower the heat to low-medium and let it simmer with the lid partially on for another 15 minutes or until tender.Tip: Stir the contents every 5 minutes so all the sides are evenly cooked.
- 5
Serve immediately as is with a bowl of hot rice or noodles!