LEMONGRASS-STEAMED CHICKEN

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The simplest and easiest way to infuse the flavor of lemongrass into chicken. A southeast Asian recipe from Mark Bittman.

Provided by susie cooks

Categories     Poultry

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat
salt and pepper
3 tablespoons grapeseed oil or 3 tablespoons other neutral oil
6 stalks lemongrass, trimmed, halved lengthwise, and smashed
3 tablespoons soy sauce
lime wedge
chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Put oil in a deep skillet over medium high heat.
  • Spread the lemongrass in the skillet.
  • Cover.
  • When lemongrass begins to fry and is fragrant, place the chicken, skin side down over the lemongrass.
  • Turn the heat to medium, cover.
  • Cook, turning and basting with the soy sauce every 10 minutes or so until the chicken is cooked through, about 30 minutes.
  • Discard the lemongrass and serve the chicken with lime wedges and cilantro.

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