Lemongrass Chicken Recipe (Lemon Grass Chicken)
This lemongrass chicken recipe comes together fast with a simple honey, fish sauce, and soy sauce marinade, then cooks quickly in a hot skillet. Finely slice the lemongrass so it flavors the chicken evenly, and let the sauce reduce slightly in the pan to coat each piece. Finish with fresh cilantro and mint for a bright, clean bite—great with rice or a crisp salad.
Ingredients
Marinade
Step-by-Step Method
Slice the chicken
Cut the chicken breasts into thin strips or small bite-size pieces so they cook quickly and evenly.
Mix the marinade
In a bowl, stir together honey, fish sauce, soy sauce, finely sliced lemongrass, garlic, and onion.
Marinate briefly
Add the chicken and toss until well coated. If you have time, let it sit for about 10 minutes; otherwise, move straight to cooking.
Heat the pan
Warm a wide skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and let it heat until it shimmers.
Sear and stir-fry
Spread the chicken in a single layer. Sear for 2–3 minutes, then flip and keep cooking until the pieces are nicely browned.
Reduce the sauce
Pour any remaining marinade into the pan. Cook 3–5 minutes more, stirring, until the sauce lightly thickens and the chicken is cooked through.
Finish and serve
Turn off the heat and sprinkle with cilantro and mint. Serve hot with rice or a simple salad.