Asian Lemongrass Chicken (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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4 chicken thighs, boneless and without skin
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2 lemongrass stalks, chopped finely
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4 garlic cloves, crushed small
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1-inch ginger chunk, shredded
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2 tablespoons fish sauce
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil, with extra for cooking
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1 tablespoon juice from lime
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1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (if you want)
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cilantro leaves for topping
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1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted (if you want)
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pepper and salt as needed
# Instructions:
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Stir together the finely chopped lemongrass, crushed garlic, shredded ginger, fish sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, juice from lime and red pepper flakes in a mixing bowl.
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Sprinkle chicken with pepper and salt. Toss in the flavor mix using a bag or container. Chill for at least an hour or leave overnight.
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Cook the chicken on a grill or in a pan about 6-7 minutes each side until it hits 165°F inside. Let it cool down before you cut it.
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Sprinkle with cilantro, sesame seeds and lime pieces. Pair with veggies or rice.
# Notes:
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Works in a pan or on the grill
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You can soak it longer, even all night
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Goes well with rice or tangy veggies