Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Total time: 25 minutes
Serves: 4

A vibrant, flavour-packed stir-fry where lemongrass infuses sweet, juicy chicken and crisp veggies with citrusy brightness — perfect with rice or noodles.

Ingredients

• 500 g chicken breast or thigh, thinly sliced

• 2 stalks lemongrass, tender white parts finely minced

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp fish sauce

• 1 tbsp lime juice

• 1–2 tsp brown sugar or honey

• 1 red bell pepper, sliced

• 1 carrot, sliced

• 2 spring onions, sliced

• 1–2 tbsp vegetable oil

• Optional: fresh chilli, sliced

• Cooked rice or noodles, to serve

Method

1. Prep aromatics: Mince lemongrass, garlic and ginger.

2. Make the sauce: In a bowl mix soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice and brown sugar.

3. Stir-fry chicken: Heat oil in a wok or skillet over high heat. Add chicken and cook 3–4 minutes until lightly browned.

4. Add flavour: Add lemongrass, garlic, ginger and chilli; stir 1–2 minutes until fragrant.

5. Add veggies & sauce: Toss in bell pepper, carrot and pour over the sauce. Stir-fry 2–3 minutes until veggies are crisp-tender.

6. Finish & serve: Stir in spring onions, then serve over rice or noodles.

Recipe source: Feasting at Home