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Thai-style lemongrass chicken is a simple yet tantalizing dish that can captivate even the most discerning food enthusiasts. Tender chicken infused with the tangy-sweet lemongrass sauce will leave you craving for more!
Thai-style lemongrass chicken, sweet and sour, is a real rice pleaser!.
Most Thai recipes are a harmony of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors, and this recipe epitomizes that flavor combination. You can opt for a mild version (without chili) and still enjoy a fantastic, flavorful dish. Stir-fried with fresh shiitake mushrooms, this savory chicken dish will satisfy even the most discerning palates. Pair it with steamed white rice for a complete, flavorful, and nutritious meal.
Let's get started right away, shall we?
Time required: 30 minutes Serving size: 4 people
PREPARING INGREDIENTS FOR SOUR CHICKEN STIR-FRY
For Chicken Stir-Fry:
• 4 boneless chicken thighs, skin removed, or chicken breast
• 6 to 8 fresh shiitake mushrooms
• 5 to 8 fresh basil leaves
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• Garlic and ginger
• Spices: cooking oil, soy sauce, cooking wine
For the tamarind sauce:
• 2 teaspoons tamarind paste, 1/3 cup chicken broth, 2 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 to 2 small finely chopped chilies
Ingredients for Thai-style tamarind chicken
STEPS TO MAKE TAMARIND CHICKEN
Step 1. Prepare the ingredients
Clean the chicken thoroughly, cut into bite-sized pieces.
Peel and thinly slice the ginger into matchsticks.
Slice the straw mushrooms, remove the stems.
Peel and mince the garlic. Slice the chili peppers thinly.
Step 2. Marinate the chicken
Place the sliced chicken into a bowl. Mix cornstarch with soy sauce and pour it over. Stir well to marinate the chicken. Set aside to marinate while you prepare the tamarind sauce.
Step 3. Prepare the tamarind sauce
Make the tamarind sauce by mixing tamarind paste, chicken broth, fish sauce, sugar, and chili in a small bowl, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely.
Step 4. Stir-fry the chicken
Heat oil in a pan, sauté garlic and ginger, then add chicken.
Stir-fry for about 2 to 3 minutes, add a splash of cooking wine (1-2 tablespoons) as the pan starts to dry.
Add mushrooms, then gradually add tamarind sauce, 2 to 3 tablespoons each time.
Continue stir-frying like this until the sauce, chicken, and mushrooms are cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes.
Step 5. Presentation
Turn off the stove and transfer the chicken stir-fry onto a plate. Sprinkle some fresh basil leaves on top and serve with rice.
THAI-STYLE SOUR CHICKEN STIR-FRY
The dish of chicken in tamarind sauce is ready to be enjoyed!
Indulge in the tantalizing aroma of hot and tangy tamarind chicken, guaranteed to make your mouth water before the first bite. With every mouthful, savor the perfect balance of sour, spicy, salty, and sweet flavors infused seamlessly into each tender piece of meat and shiitake mushroom. No need for extra accompaniments, just a plate of stir-fried chicken and a steaming bowl of rice will complete your evening meal!
Wishing you all delightful and joyful dining experiences!
Source: Compiled
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