Lemongrass Chicken Recipe

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Lemongrass Chicken
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Directions:

  1. Make the Chile Paste: Combine the peppercorns and annatto seeds in a spice grinder (or use a mortar and pestle) and grind coarsely. Set aside.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine the shallots and oil over medium heat and cook, stirring frequently, for about 6 minutes, until the shallots are light gold. Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, for about 4 minutes longer, until the garlic and shallot are lightly browned.
  3. Stir in the red pepper flakes and the peppercorn-annatto mixture, mixing well. Add the wine, sugar, and soy sauce and continue cooking, stirring, for 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat and let cool completely. This will make a lot more than you will need for making the Lemongrass Chicken. Store the remainder in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  4. Lemongrass Chicken: In a small bowl, whisk together fish sauce, stock, and sugar until the sugar has dissolved. Set aside.
  5. Heat a wok over high heat until hot; the metal will have a matte appearance and a drop or two of water flicked onto its surface should evaporate on contact. Add 1 tablespoon oil and heat until shimmering but not smoking. Add the chicken and cook, turning occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes, until lightly browned on both sides.
  6. Remove chicken from wok.
  7. Return wok to heat and add 1 tablespoon oil. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 2 minutes, just until softened. Add the garlic, lemongrass, and jalapeño chile and cook for 30 seconds longer. Add the wine and deglaze the pan, stirring to dislodge any browned bits.
  8. Add the chicken back to the wok. Add the fish sauce mixture, chile paste, and scallions to the pan and continue cooking for 1 minute more, until the scallions have softened slightly and the chicken is cooked through.
  9. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with the peanuts. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1084 Kcal (4538 kJ)
Calories from fat 666.22 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 74.02g 114%
Cholesterol 68.37mg 23%
Sodium 3338.6mg 139%
Potassium 650.55mg 14%
Total Carbs 60.69g 20%
Sugars 15.87g 63%
Dietary Fiber 3.86g 15%
Protein 45g 90%
Vitamin C 21.2mg 35%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 62.5mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 352.46 Kcal (1476 kJ)
Calories from fat 216.62 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.07g 114%
Cholesterol 22.23mg 23%
Sodium 1085.55mg 139%
Potassium 211.53mg 14%
Total Carbs 19.73g 20%
Sugars 5.16g 63%
Dietary Fiber 1.25g 15%
Protein 14.63g 90%
Vitamin C 6.9mg 35%
Iron 0.4mg 7%
Calcium 20.3mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 27.1
    Points
  • 29
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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