Fiery lemongrass chicken and creamy coconut rice

30m
Serves 5
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Directions

  1. 1Bash lemongrass with a blunt object until tender.
  2. 2Slice lemongrass finely and add with all marinade ingredients to a food processor.
  3. 3Blitz until tiny pieces.
  4. 4Marinate chicken for maximum flavor.
  5. 5Air fry at 180c for 20 minutes.
  6. 6Rinse rice well with cold water before cooking.
  7. 7Add equal cups liquid to rice, cover with lid and tea towel.
  8. 8Cook on high heat until boiling then low heat for 10 minutes, then off heat with lid still on for 10 minutes.
  9. 9Quickly stir-fry all vegetables for 1 minute in oil first, then 1 minute with marinade.
  10. 10Plate the dish.

Ingredients

  • 1 kg skinless chicken thigh fillets
  • 4 lemongrass stalks
  • 1 bunch Thai basil
  • 4 long red chillis
  • 1 inch knob ginger
  • 4 spring onion stalks
  • 2 Tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 lemon lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp MSG
  • 1 tsp salt and pepper
  • 3 cups jasmine rice
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 1.5 cans boiling water
  • 2 bay leaves
  • pinch salt
  • 1 bunch Chinese broccoli
  • 1 bunch sugar snap peas
  • 2 chopped chillies
  • 1 inch knob ginger
  • 0.5 lemon lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp sesame oil

Equipment

food processorair fryerpottea towelwok

Tips

  • Marinate chicken for up to a day for maximum flavor.
  • Rinse rice well with cold water before cooking.
  • Use a tea towel under the lid of the rice pot to ensure steam stays in.