Chicken with Lemongrass Sauce

This delicious recipe is made by sauteing juicy chunks of chicken breast in ground lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and garlic. The rich and flavorful sauce that results has flecks of green, yellow, and brown, and so much authentic Thai flavor that you'll probably wonder why you've never seen it before. True, it's not something that you'll find on the menu at your favorite street food place, but we've been making it for years and I'm happy to share it with you now.

Yield: 2 - 4 servings

Prep time: 15 Minutes

Cooking time: 5 Minutes

Ready in: 20 Minutes

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

Basic Directions:

1) Cut the chicken into small cubes.

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

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

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