Thai Lemongrass Chicken With Jasmine Rice Recipe

Thai cuisine · 610 calories

About this recipe

Discover the enticing flavors of Thai Lemongrass Chicken with Jasmine Rice, a perfect dinner option to tantalize your taste buds and nourish your body. This dish combines tender chicken thighs infused with the bold, citrusy notes of fresh lemongrass and ginger, creating a harmonious blend of spice and aroma. Paired with fluffy jasmine rice, the meal is both satisfying and well-balanced, delivering 620 calories and 32g of protein to keep you energized. Cooking this dish is a delightful experience, as the fragrant herbs and spices fill your kitchen with mouthwatering scents. Ideal for a cozy dinner at home or impressing guests with its vibrant presentation, this dish is a celebration of Thai culinary artistry.

Ingredients

  • 100 G Jumbo Garlic 100g
  • - Fish Sauce Squid Brand
  • - Amoy Dark Soy Sauce
  • 750 G Top-Op Table Salt Drums
  • 60 g 60g Red Chili
  • 1 Bunch Coriander - Bunch
  • 250Ml Niharti Extra Virgin Olive Oil 250ml
  • 1 Kg Jasmine Rice Thai Hom Mali, 1Kg
  • 114G Sliced Lemongrass, 114G
  • NaN Fresh Halal Chicken Oyster Thigh Skinless & Boneless
  • 100G Rajah Black Pepper Ground 100G
  • 65G Natoora Root Ginger
  • 200 g Pickd Organic Limes 3 Pack
  • 500 g Tate & Lyle Fairtrade Light Soft Brown Sugar 500 G

Instructions

  1. 1. Rinse 140 g jasmine rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear.
  2. 2. In a medium pot, combine the rice with 300 ml of water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes.
  3. 3. Soak 10 g sliced lemongrass in hot water for 10 minutes and drain. While the rice cooks, finely chop 3 garlic cloves, 15 g ginger, the lemongrass, and 1 red chilli. Set aside.
  4. 4. Heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chopped garlic, ginger, lemongrass, and chilli, sautéing until fragrant.
  5. 5. Add 300 g chicken thighs to the pan and season with salt, black pepper, and 1 tbsp fish sauce. Cook for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
  6. 6. Mix 2 tbsp soy sauce, the juice of 1 lime, and 1 tsp brown sugar in a small bowl. Pour the mixture over the chicken and stir to coat evenly.
  7. 7. Reduce heat to low and let the chicken simmer for another 5 minutes, ensuring it absorbs the flavors and is cooked through.
  8. 8. Meanwhile, fluff the cooked jasmine rice with a fork and transfer it to serving plates.
  9. 9. Once the chicken is tender and cooked through, transfer it to the plates alongside the rice.
  10. 10. Garnish the dish with 10 g freshly chopped coriander leaves for a burst of color and flavor.
  11. 11. Serve hot and enjoy the vibrant Thai flavors of this dish.

How to make Thai Lemongrass Chicken With Jasmine Rice

  1. Cook the jasmine rice. Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until it runs clear, combine with 300 ml of water in a pot, bring to the boil, then cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes.
  2. Fry the aromatics. Finely chop the garlic, ginger, lemongrass and red chilli. Heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat and sauté them until fragrant.
  3. Brown the chicken. Add the chicken thighs, season with salt, black pepper and fish sauce, and cook for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
  4. Glaze and simmer. Pour over a mix of soy sauce, lime juice and brown sugar and stir to coat, add the crushed black garlic, then simmer on low heat for 5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
  5. Plate and garnish. Fluff the rice with a fork and spoon it onto plates, place the chicken alongside, garnish with freshly chopped coriander and serve hot.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Thai Lemongrass Chicken with Jasmine Rice take to make?
About 50 minutes in total, with 15 minutes of prep and 35 minutes of cooking. Chop the aromatics while the rice simmers.
Is Thai Lemongrass Chicken with Jasmine Rice vegetarian?
No, it contains chicken seasoned with fish sauce and cooked with lemongrass, garlic, ginger and chilli in a soy, lime and brown sugar glaze.
How do I get the most flavour from lemongrass?
Use only the tender inner part and chop it very finely. Frying it with the garlic and ginger releases its citrus aroma into the oil.
What does black garlic add to this chicken?
Black garlic is sweet, mellow and slightly balsamic. Crushed into the sauce, it adds a deep savoury richness alongside the fresh garlic.
How do I make Thai Lemongrass Chicken milder?
Use less red chilli and remove the seeds. The lemongrass, ginger, lime and brown sugar still give the chicken plenty of fragrant flavour.