Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken

Ingredients

1 lb skinless boneless chicken breast, cut into cubes
1 stalk fresh lemongrass, white part only, minced
1/2 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 tablespoon turmeric powder
3 tablespoons oil
2 large shallots, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup water

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the chicken with lemongrass, chili powder, turmeric powder, and 1 tablespoon of oil. Mix well until the chicken is evenly coated. Set aside.

Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the sliced shallots and minced garlic. Saute until fragrant and lightly golden.

Add the marinated chicken to the pan. Stir well to coat the chicken with the aromatics.

Add the fish sauce, sugar, salt, and water. Stir to combine. Lower the heat and let it simmer gently until the sauce reduces and clings to the chicken, and the chicken is fully cooked through.

Once the chicken is tender and coated in the flavorful sauce, remove from heat. Serve hot with steamed rice.