Description
This Lemongrass Chicken with Rice and Zucchini recipe is a delicious Asian-inspired dish that combines tender chicken thighs marinated in lemongrass, garlic, and ginger, served with sautéed zucchini over jasmine rice. A flavorful and satisfying meal that’s easy to make!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 3 stalks fresh lemongrass, white part finely minced (or 2 tablespoons lemongrass paste)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
For the Rest of the Dish:
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, whisk together lemongrass, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, honey, and 1 tablespoon oil. Add chicken thighs and toss to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes (up to 4 hours).
- Cook the Chicken: Heat remaining oil in a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and let rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
- Sauté the Zucchini: In the same pan, sauté zucchini for 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Serve: To serve, divide rice among plates, top with sliced chicken and zucchini, and sprinkle with fresh cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- This dish can also be grilled for a smoky flavor.
- For a lighter version, substitute cauliflower rice.
- Add sliced red chili for extra spice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 30 minutes marinating)
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop or Grill
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired, Vietnamese-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
