GA KHO GUNG XA BRAISED CHICKEN IN LEMONGRASS & GINGER

SO SO SO SO easy and SO SO SO SO much flavor!!! I first had this on the streets of Ho Chi Minh and loved it so much. This is a Lean & Green and Keto-Fabulous version of it.

4 servings Steps 4

ingredients

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs

5 stalks lemongrass (just the bottom 2/3)—finely chopped

1 X 3-inch piece of fresh ginger—finely chopped

2 tbl fish sauce

2 or 3 Thai chilis (optional)*

1 tbl blue agave syrup (optional)

Salt & Pepper to taste

2 tbl veggy oil

*I love it spicy, but you might not

directions

1. In a large bowl combine HALF of the lemongrass, HALF of the ginger, fish sauce, blue agave syrup, a few good grinds of S&P and give it a good mix

2. Add the chicken and let marinate for about 20 minutes

3. Grab a pan and heat the veggy oil and add the remaining lemongrass and ginger and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes to release the flavors

4. Add the chicken, sauté for a minute, reduce the heat to med-low, cover and simmer for about 15 minutes. DO NOT FLIP the chicken…just let it be.