Cambodian Lemongrass Ginger Chicken Stir Fry Food

CAMBODIAN LEMONGRASS GINGER CHICKEN STIR FRY

Steps:

• Cut the chicken breasts into cubes. Put into a large bowl.
• Add the lemongrass.
• Zest the lemon and add the juice of the lemon into the bowl.
• Add the lime juice.
• Add the ginger, cilantro, red chili and garlic.
• Mix, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to marinate (or even overnight if you have time, for extra flavor).
• Heat olive oil in a large frying pan on medium heat.
• Pour the chicken and marinade into the frying pan.
• Add salt and ground black pepper to taste.
• Cook for 8 minutes.
• Serve with rice, cashew nuts and half a lime.

STIR FRIED CHICKEN WITH LEMON GRASS, GINGER, AND CHILI

Steps:

• Heat oil in a heavy based frying pan or wok.
• Add the onion, garlic, ginger, lemon grass and chili and stir for 3 to 5 minutes over medium heat until the mixture is lightly golden.
• Take care not to burn the mixture or it will become bitter.
• Increase heat to high; when the pan is very hot, add the chicken and toss well.
• Sprinkle the sugar over the chicken and cook for about 5 minutes, tossing regularly until the chicken is just cooked.
• Add the fish sauce, cook for another 2 minutes and serve immediately, garnished with the mint.