Authentic Thai Recipe for Chicken with Lemongrass Sauce

Ingredients

• 400 Grams boneless, skinless Chicken Breast
• 5 - 6 stalks Lemongrass
• About 20 - 25 Kaffir Lime leaves
• 1/4 cup Red Shallots
• 5 large cloves Garlic
• 2 Thai Long Chilies
• 2 - 3 sprigs Coriander / Cilantro Leaves
• 2 Kaffir Lime leaves
• 1 1/2 Tablespoon Oyster Sauce
• 1 Tablespoon Fish Sauce
• 2 teaspoons Sugar
• 1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil

Steps

1. 1

   Cut the chicken into small cubes.

2. 2

   Chop and grind the lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, shallots, and garlic. Then pound them all together into a fine herb paste.

3. 3

   Heat oil in a wok over low flame, then fry the herb paste slowly for about 30 seconds.

4. 4

   Add the chicken and stir in well. Fry for about 5 minutes, keeping the heat low, then add a small amount of water to make a sauce.

5. 5

   Toss in the peppers. Cook for 30 seconds, then serve. Garnish with slivered kaffir lime leaf and cilantro.