Lemongrass Chicken

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken thighs, cut into thin strips
  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce, or more to taste
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 red bell peppers, cut into strips
  • 1/4 cup chopped lemongrass
  • 1/4 cup grated fresh ginger root
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1/3 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more to taste
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Mix chicken, fish sauce, and honey together in a bowl; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat; swirl in oil. Add red bell peppers, lemongrass, ginger, and garlic; cook until red bell pepper strips tender, about 5 minutes. Add chicken mixture; saute until chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir green onions, chicken broth, sugar, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper into the wok. Simmer, uncovered, until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

501 kcal 25% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.4g 19% DV
Total Fat 23.5g 30% DV
Carbs 67.2g 24% DV
Fiber 2.9g 10% DV
Sugar 50.2g 100% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12498.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 319.8mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 35.8mg 12% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 270mcg 30% DV
Vitamin C 36.9mg 41% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 90.5mg 7% DV
Iron 2.1mg 11% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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