Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Curry

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This lemongrass curry recipe has been passed down to me by my grandmother in Vietnam. This aromatic dish is the best slightly spicy chicken curry ever. Fresh lemongrass is the secret! When you serve this cloud-nine dish over white or sticky rice, you'll be in heaven.

Submitted by MommyFromSeattle
Updated on January 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 1 lemon grass, minced

  • 1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces

  • ⅔ cup water

  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce

  • 1 ½ tablespoons curry powder

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro (Optional)

Directions

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in lemongrass, cooking until fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Place chicken into the skillet. Cook and stir chicken until no longer pink in the center and skin is browned, about 10 minutes. Stir in water, fish sauce, and curry powder. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.

  2. Mix cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of curry sauce in a small bowl, until smooth. Stir cornstarch mixture into the skillet and simmer until sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes. Garnish with cilantro before serving.

22 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

813 Calories
58g Fat
5g Carbs
64g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 813
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 58g 75%
Saturated Fat 16g 79%
Cholesterol 255mg 85%
Sodium 515mg 22%
Total Carbohydrate 5g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 64g 128%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 55mg 4%
Iron 4mg 23%
Potassium 730mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.