Thai Lemongrass Chicken With Jasmine Rice Recipe

Thai cuisine · 336 calories

About this recipe

Thai Lemongrass Chicken with Jasmine Rice is a culinary delight that brings the vibrant flavors of Southeast Asia to your table. Tender chicken thighs are marinated in a fragrant mix of lemongrass, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and fish sauce, then seared to golden perfection. Paired with fluffy jasmine rice, this dish offers a perfect balance of savory and tangy flavors. The cooking experience is approachable yet rewarding, with the marinade infusing the chicken with bold, aromatic notes. Ideal for a cozy dinner, this meal is not only delicious but also packs 34g of protein per serving, supporting your wellness goals. Garnished with fresh coriander and lime wedges, it’s a feast for both the eyes and the palate, making it perfect for a midweek treat or weekend indulgence.

Ingredients

  • 100 G Jumbo Garlic 100g
  • - Fish Sauce Squid Brand
  • 1 Piece Lemon Grass Bwfo
  • - Amoy Dark Soy Sauce
  • 1 Bunch Coriander - Bunch
  • 100G Heera Black Pepper Powder 100g
  • 1 Kg Jasmine Rice Thai Hom Mali, 1Kg
  • 400G Greenfield Himalayan Salt Fine 400G
  • NaN Tate & Lyle Dark Soft Brown Sugar
  • 1 Lime - 1 Each
  • 4X150G Boneless Chicken Thighs 4X150G (Skin On)
  • 65G Natoora Root Ginger
  • 500 ml Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil 500 Ml

Instructions

  1. 1. Rinse the jasmine rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear.
  2. 2. In a pot, combine the rice with 300 ml water and bring to a boil over medium heat.
  3. 3. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes until rice is cooked and water is absorbed.
  4. 4. Finely chop the lemongrass stalks, garlic, and ginger for the marinade.
  5. 5. In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped lemongrass, garlic, ginger, 30 ml soy sauce, 15 ml fish sauce, brown sugar, the juice of half the lime, 2 tsp (10 ml) olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  6. 6. Coat the chicken thighs in the marinade, ensuring they are evenly covered; let sit in the fridge for 15 minutes.
  7. 7. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add 1 tsp (5 ml) olive oil.
  8. 8. Sear the marinated chicken thighs for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
  9. 9. Lower the heat and cook the chicken for another 8 minutes until fully cooked through, turning occasionally.
  10. 10. Plate the jasmine rice alongside the cooked chicken thighs.
  11. 11. Garnish with freshly chopped coriander and serve with the remaining lime cut into wedges on the side.

How to make Thai Lemongrass Chicken With Jasmine Rice

  1. Cook the rice. Rinse the jasmine rice until the water runs clear, then bring it to a boil with 300 ml water over medium heat. Reduce to low, cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes until cooked and the water is absorbed.
  2. Make the marinade. Finely chop the lemongrass, garlic and ginger. Combine them in a bowl with soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, olive oil, salt and pepper.
  3. Marinate the chicken. Coat the chicken thighs in the marinade until they are evenly covered, then leave them to sit for 15 minutes.
  4. Sear and cook through. Heat a skillet over medium heat with a drizzle of olive oil and sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden. Lower the heat and cook for another 8 minutes, turning occasionally, until fully cooked through.
  5. Plate and garnish. Plate the jasmine rice alongside the chicken thighs. Garnish with freshly chopped coriander and serve with lime wedges on the side.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Thai Lemongrass Chicken with Jasmine Rice take?
About 45 minutes in total: 15 minutes of prep and 30 minutes of cooking the chicken and jasmine rice. The rice simmers while the chicken marinates.
Is Thai Lemongrass Chicken with Jasmine Rice vegetarian?
No, it contains chicken thighs and fish sauce, so it is not vegetarian. The chicken is marinated with lemongrass, garlic, ginger, lime and brown sugar.
How do I cook jasmine rice so it stays fluffy?
Rinse it until the water runs clear, simmer covered on low heat until the water is absorbed, then let it rest off the heat before fluffing.
Can I use chicken breast instead of thighs?
Yes, but breast cooks faster and can dry out, so slice it evenly and cook just until done. Thighs stay juicier with this marinade.
What garnish goes with lemongrass chicken?
Scatter over chopped fresh coriander and serve lime wedges on the side for squeezing. A few cucumber slices add cool crunch.