Tangy Turmeric Lemongrass Chicken
This Tangy Turmeric Lemongrass Chicken is colorful, fragrant, flavorful, and zesty. Easy to prepare and perfect with steamed rice.
Keyword : lemongrass and turmeric chicken, turmeric lemongrass chicken
Ingredients
- 2 oz fresh turmeric (56g)
- 2 cloves garlic (peeled)
- 1 small onion / 6 shallots (peeled)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 lemongrass (bottom 8 inches), smashed
- 10 chicken thighs
- 1¼ cups water (300ml)
- 2 tbsp lime juice from 1 lime
- 2 red chilies (seeded and cut into pieces)
- 2 jalapeno pepper / green chilies (seeded and cut into pieces)
- 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
Instructions
- Blend turmeric, garlic, and onion (or shallots) until fine. Add 2 tablespoons water if necessary to get the blender going.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pot. Add ground turmeric paste and lemongrass. Saute for 3 minutes on medium until fragrant.
- Add chicken thighs. Toss to coat with turmeric paste.
- Pour in water, cover, and bring to a boil. Once it comes to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 50 minutes.
- Add lime juice, red chilies, jalapeno/green chilies, and salt. Continue to simmer for 5 minutes. Turn off stove.
- Transfer to a serving dish.
Nutrition
Calories: 412kcal
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