Vietnamese Chicken Curry with Lemongrass
Vietnamese Chicken Curry with Lemongrass is fragrant and citrusy, with tender pieces of chicken simmered until juicy and infused with warm curry spices. The lemongrass brings a bright, aromatic lift while fish sauce deepens the savoriness for a well-balanced bowl. Serve it for a cozy weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend meal with steamed rice to soak up the rich sauce.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- 2
Stir in lemongrass and cook until fragrant.
- 3
Place chicken in the skillet.
- 4
Cook and stir the chicken until it is no longer pink in the center and the skin is browned.
- 5
Stir in water, fish sauce, and curry powder.
- 6
Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil.
- 7
Reduce the heat and simmer.
- 8
Mix cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of curry sauce in a small bowl until smooth.
- 9
Stir the cornstarch mixture into the skillet and simmer until the sauce has thickened.
- 10
Garnish with cilantro before serving.
- Calories 557.96 kcal High
- Protein 95.3 g Good Source
- Carbs 6.21 g Moderate
- Total Fat 17.77 g High
- Saturated Fat 1.05 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 317.91 mg High
- Sodium 1180.66 mg High
- Fiber 1.7 g Low Source
- Sugar 2.42 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 2.09 g Low Source
- Calcium 18.75 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.65 mg Low Source
- Potassium 54.74 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 3.92 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.33 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Vietnamese Chicken Curry with Lemongrass is a Vietnamese dinner recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cornstarch, Curry Powder, Fish Sauce, and Fresh Cilantro. Each serving provides about 557.96 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Vietnamese Chicken Curry with Lemongrass?
- It is a Vietnamese curry recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Vietnamese Chicken Curry with Lemongrass made of?
- The main ingredients are Cornstarch, Curry Powder, Fish Sauce, Fresh Cilantro, Lemongrass. The full list of 8 is above.
- What goes well with Vietnamese Chicken Curry with Lemongrass?
- Explore these Vietnamese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Vietnamese Chicken Curry with Lemongrass?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 557.96 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Vietnamese Chicken Curry with Lemongrass easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 10 steps.
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