Pounded Lemongrass Chicken

Total Time: 50 min
Prep Time: 30 min
Cook Time: 20 min
Level: Easy
Serves: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 lemongrass stalks, tough outer layers removed, chopped
  • 1 medium shallot, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons fish sauce
  • 2 teaspoons light brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 4 6-ounce skinless, boneless chicken breasts, pounded to ½-inch thickness
  • Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • Lime wedges (for serving)

Directions

  1. Process lemongrass, shallot, garlic, lime juice, fish sauce, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes in a food processor to a fine paste. Season chicken with salt and pepper and place in a resealable plastic bag. Add lemongrass mixture; chill at least 30 minutes.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Remove chicken from marinade, scraping off excess, and cook until golden brown, 6–8 minutes; turn and cook until cooked through, about 2 minutes longer.
  3. Serve chicken with lime wedges for squeezing over.

Do Ahead: Chicken can be marinated 2 days ahead. Keep chilled.


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