Caramelized Lemongrass Chicken Thighs

May 20, 2023May 20, 20230 3

Caramelized Lemongrass Chicken Thighs with Fish sauce and Sugar

by The Chefin Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

40min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

4 to 6

Calories

380

Sugar

14g

Fat

23g

This Caramelized Lemongrass Chicken Thighs recipe offers a twist to a classic dish, pairing bold flavors like lemongrass and garlic. The chicken thighs are seared until they are soft and juicy, and then caramelized with a fish-sauce and sugar-infused sauce to create a sweet and tangy glaze over the meat. The lemongrass provides a subtle, citrusy punch that matches perfectly with the tender, flavorful chicken meat.

Instructions

1.	In a blender, blend together lemongrass and garlic.
2.	In a small bowl, mix fish sauce, sugar, and black pepper.
3.	In a large cast-iron skillet heat oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
4.	Add chicken thighs and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes per side.
5.	Pour fish sauce mixture and lemongrass mixture into the pan stir and coat chicken.
6.	Cook for about 10 to 15 minutes until chicken is cooked through and the sauce is caramelized.
7.	Finally sprinkle with lemon juice and serve hot.

PROS

Caramelized Lemongrass Chicken Thighs are full of delicious flavors and textures, like the slightly sweetened caramelized sauce, and juicy tender chicken meat.

CONS

May be too sweet for some, or too tangy with the fish sauce.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken Thighs are filled with important minerals like phosphorus, selenium and niacin, and other necessary vitamins. Also, fish sauce is high in protein and contains few carbs and calories, making it a healthy addition.

	4 -6 chicken thighs
	2 stalks lemongrass
	2 cloves garlic
	3 tablespoons fish sauce
	1/4 cup sugar
	1/4 teaspoon black pepper
	1 tablespoon oil
	1 tablespoon lemon juice