🥥🍋 Lemongrass Coconut Chicken with Lime Zest Sauce – Creamy, fragrant, and packed with bold citrus-herb flavor.
Tender chicken simmered in a luscious coconut lemongrass sauce, finished with a zing of lime zest for brightness in every bite. Pure comfort with a tropical twist! 🌿🔥
🍴 Ingredients:
500g boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breast, cut into chunks
1 tbsp oil (coconut or neutral)
2 lemongrass stalks (white part only, finely chopped or smashed)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
1 small shallot or onion, finely chopped
400ml coconut milk
1 tbsp fish sauce or soy sauce
1 tsp brown sugar
Juice of 1 lime
Zest of 1 lime
Salt & pepper to taste
Fresh cilantro or Thai basil, for garnish
👨🍳 How to Make It:
Sauté the aromatics:
In a skillet or saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add lemongrass, garlic, ginger, and shallot. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until fragrant and softened.
Add the chicken:
Toss in the chicken pieces and sear until lightly golden on the outside (don’t worry about cooking through yet).
Simmer in coconut:
Pour in the coconut milk, fish sauce, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt. Reduce heat and let it simmer gently for 15–20 minutes until the chicken is tender and infused with flavor.
Finish with zest & lime:
Stir in lime juice and zest just before serving. Taste and adjust seasoning—add more lime for brightness or a splash of soy for depth.
Serve it up:
Ladle over jasmine rice, rice noodles, or even a light quinoa salad. Top with fresh herbs and extra lime zest for that final citrusy pop. 🍋✨
💡 Serving Suggestion:
Pair with steamed bok choy, stir-fried veggies, or cucumber salad to balance the creamy richness.
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