Lemongrass Chicken

I tried this for the first time today and it turned out great! The flavors are simple, yet so SO good! I'll definitely be making this again.

Makes: 2-3 servings

Ingredients:

2 big chicken breasts, cubed

1-2 tsp ginger, chopped

2-3 cloves garlic, chopped

2-3 thai red chillies, chopped

2 stalks lemongrass, finely chopped and then smashed flat with a knife

1 cup chicken broth (recipe posted earlier or store bought) + 1 cup water

1 and a half cup scallions/ green onions, sliced

1 cup green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces (optional)

1/4 tsp black pepper powder

1 tsp salt

2 tblsp peanut oil (or any other oil)

2 tsp + 1 tsp lime juice

1 tsp corn flour, mixed with 2 tblsp water

Handful cilantro

In the chicken cubes, add pepper, 1/2 cup scallions, lemongrass and 1 tsp lime juice. Keep aside for about 30 minutes.

Heat a wok and then add oil. When heated, add the ginger and garlic and saute till golden brown. Add the chicken mixture and stir fry for about 3-4 minutes.

Add the red chillies and stir fry for another minute. Then add the chicken broth and water. Cook till chicken is done (about 5-7 minutes). Add the remaining scallions and green beans and season with salt. Cook for a minute and then add the lime juice and quickly mix in the corn flour and water mixture. Add the cilantro and mix well. Turn the stove off and cover the wok. Serve after 2 minutes while still hot.

I served it with garlic fried rice but you can serve it as is if you are avoiding carbs. :)