#chicken<br />Braised Chicken with Lemongrass & Chili – Spicy, Aromatic, and Delicious<br /><br />Braised chicken with lemongrass and chili is a flavorful dish with a perfect balance of spice, aroma, and savory goodness. It pairs perfectly with hot steamed rice.<br />Ingredients:<br /><br /> 500g chicken (drumsticks, wings, or chopped free-range chicken)<br /> 3 stalks of lemongrass (finely chopped)<br /> 2 chili peppers (chopped or whole, depending on spice preference)<br /> 2 tbsp fish sauce<br /> 1 tbsp sugar<br /> 1 tsp seasoning powder<br /> 1/2 tsp salt<br /> 1/2 tsp ground black pepper<br /> 1 tbsp cooking oil<br /> 1 tsp minced garlic<br /> 1 tsp minced shallots<br /><br />Instructions:<br /><br /> Marinate the Chicken:<br /> Wash and drain the chicken.<br /> Marinate with fish sauce, sugar, seasoning powder, salt, pepper, minced garlic, minced shallots, and chopped lemongrass. Let it sit for 20 minutes to absorb the flavors.<br /><br /> Cook the Chicken:<br /> Heat oil in a pan, add the remaining lemongrass and garlic, and stir-fry until fragrant.<br /> Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry until the meat is slightly browned and absorbs the seasoning.<br /> Add chopped chili and continue stirring.<br /> Pour in a little water, cover with a lid, and simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is tender and the sauce thickens.<br /><br /> Serve:<br /> Turn off the heat, sprinkle some black pepper for extra aroma.<br /> Serve hot with steamed rice and fresh vegetables.<br /><br />Tips:<br /><br />✔ Free-range chicken gives a firmer and tastier texture.<br />✔ For extra spiciness, add chili flakes or satay sauce.<br />✔ Slow cooking helps the chicken become more tender and flavorful.
