1Combine lemongrass, shallots, garlic, ginger, oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, honey, brown sugar, and oil.
2Combine lemongrass, shallots, garlic, ginger, oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, honey, brown sugar, and oil.
3Combine lemongrass, shallots, garlic, ginger, oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, honey, brown sugar, and oil.
4Mix thoroughly, add chicken, and coat evenly.
5Mix thoroughly, add chicken, and coat evenly.
6Mix thoroughly, add chicken, and coat evenly.
7Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour (or overnight for max flavor).
8Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour (or overnight for max flavor).
9Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour (or overnight for max flavor).
10In a small bowl, dissolve sugar in warm water.
11In a small bowl, dissolve sugar in warm water.
12In a small bowl, dissolve sugar in warm water.
13Add fish sauce and lime juice, then stir in garlic and chili.
14Add fish sauce and lime juice, then stir in garlic and chili.
15Add fish sauce and lime juice, then stir in garlic and chili.
16Adjust to taste — more lime for tartness, more sugar for sweetness, or more chili for heat.
17Adjust to taste — more lime for tartness, more sugar for sweetness, or more chili for heat.
18Adjust to taste — more lime for tartness, more sugar for sweetness, or more chili for heat.
19Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium heat and lightly oil if needed.
20Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium heat and lightly oil if needed.
21Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium heat and lightly oil if needed.
22Place chicken smooth side down and cook 5–6 min per side until golden, caramelized, and slightly charred.
23Place chicken smooth side down and cook 5–6 min per side until golden, caramelized, and slightly charred.
24Place chicken smooth side down and cook 5–6 min per side until golden, caramelized, and slightly charred.
25Spoon a little leftover marinade over in the last minute for a glossy finish.
26Spoon a little leftover marinade over in the last minute for a glossy finish.
27Spoon a little leftover marinade over in the last minute for a glossy finish.
28Julienne carrots and daikon, toss with salt, and rest 10 min until softened.
29Julienne carrots and daikon, toss with salt, and rest 10 min until softened.
30Julienne carrots and daikon, toss with salt, and rest 10 min until softened.
31Rinse, drain, and gently squeeze out excess water.
32Rinse, drain, and gently squeeze out excess water.
33Rinse, drain, and gently squeeze out excess water.
34In another bowl, whisk sugar, vinegar, and warm water until dissolved.
35In another bowl, whisk sugar, vinegar, and warm water until dissolved.
36In another bowl, whisk sugar, vinegar, and warm water until dissolved.
37Pack vegetables into a clean jar, pour brine to cover, press down if floating, seal, and let pickle 1 hour at room temp or refrigerate several hours or overnight for best flavor.
38Pack vegetables into a clean jar, pour brine to cover, press down if floating, seal, and let pickle 1 hour at room temp or refrigerate several hours or overnight for best flavor.
39Pack vegetables into a clean jar, pour brine to cover, press down if floating, seal, and let pickle 1 hour at room temp or refrigerate several hours or overnight for best flavor.
Ingredients
6 boneless chicken thighs
6 boneless chicken thighs
6 boneless chicken thighs
2 tbsp lemongrass, finely minced (white part only)
2 tbsp lemongrass, finely minced (white part only)
2 tbsp lemongrass, finely minced (white part only)
2 tbsp shallots, finely minced
2 tbsp shallots, finely minced
2 tbsp shallots, finely minced
6 garlic cloves, minced
6 garlic cloves, minced
6 garlic cloves, minced
1.5 tsp fresh ginger, grated
1.5 tsp fresh ginger, grated
1.5 tsp fresh ginger, grated
3 tbsp oyster sauce
3 tbsp oyster sauce
3 tbsp oyster sauce
1.5 tbsp soy sauce
1.5 tbsp soy sauce
1.5 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp fish sauce
1.5 tbsp honey
1.5 tbsp honey
1.5 tbsp honey
1.5 tbsp brown sugar
1.5 tbsp brown sugar
1.5 tbsp brown sugar
1.5 tbsp neutral oil
1.5 tbsp neutral oil
1.5 tbsp neutral oil
0.25 cup warm water
0.25 cup warm water
0.25 cup warm water
2.5 tbsp sugar
2.5 tbsp sugar
2.5 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp fish sauce
2 tbsp fish sauce
2 tbsp fish sauce
2 tbsp lime juice
2 tbsp lime juice
2 tbsp lime juice
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
2 bird’s eye chilies, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
2 bird’s eye chilies, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
2 bird’s eye chilies, finely chopped (adjust to taste)