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Vietnamese Spicy Lemongrass Chicken

Flavorful lemongrass, shallot and garlic spiced sauteed chicken over white rice.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Vietnamese
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5-2 lbs chicken breast cut into bite size pieces
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp msg or chicken boullon powder optional
  • 4 tbsp cooking oil
  • 4-5 shallots minced
  • 6-8 garlic cloves minced
  • 6-8 tbsp minced lemongrass about 1/2 cup
  • 3 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp sambal or more to taste
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
  • 3 scallions cut into 1 inch pieces
Keyword Chicken, Main Dish