Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken

Step 1

Prepare the lemongrass. Cut the lemongrass into 2 inch pieces, then pound the lemongrass until flat. Finely mince the lemongrass or place the lemongrass pieces into a food processor and chop until finely minced.

Step 2

Marinate the chicken. In a large mixing bowl, add the minced shallots, minced garlic, minced lemongrass, fish sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, salt, five spice, brown sugar, honey and sambal oelek. Mix until combined. Add the chicken , cover with plastic wrap and marinate for a minimum of 2 hours, or overnight.

Step 3

Cook. Add 1 tablespoon of oil onto a hot pan over medium heat and wait until the pan is hot about 2-3 minutes. Lay 2-3 pieces of chicken evenly onto the pan and cook until each side is golden brown and the chicken is cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side. Make sure to not crowd the pan with the chicken. Repeat with the remaining pieces.

Step 4

Rest and slice. Remove the chicken from the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing it into thin pieces.

Step 5

Serve. Serve with steamed rice or vermicelli noodles, fresh vegetables, and a fried egg. Top with nuoc cham sauce and enjoy!