Thai Lemongrass Chicken Recipes

Steps:

• In a mortar or spice mill, grind garlic, peppercorns, cilantro roots and salt and set aside in a large dish or resealable plastic bag.
• Using spice mill or food processor, pulse lemongrass a few times until it is finely shredded and add to ground spices.
• Mix in lime juice, mixing well.
• Add chicken to mixture and work mixture into flesh, using your hands, and allow to marinate for 6 hours or overnight.
• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Roast chicken in a pan with a drainage rack for 40-45 minutes or until juices run clear.
• Serve garnished with fresh cilantro sprigs, if desired.
• Pass Thai red chile sauce (nam prik dang) (can use recipe# 30195) at the table, and serve with steamed jasmine rice.

Steps:

• Boil the beans in water until crisp cooked. Drain and place in ice water to stop cooking. Drain again and set aside.
• Heat peanut oil in a heavy non-stick skillet or wok until very hot. Add the chicken, onion and garlic. Stir-fry for 4 minutes until chicken begins to cook through. Add the lemongrass, fish sauce, sugar substitute, coriander, and turmeric. Stir-fry for another 2 minutes. Add the beans, broth, and oyster sauce. Reduce the heat and simmer until the sauce thickens and chicken is cooked through. Season with pepper.
• To serve, mold the rice using a 1/2 cup (small gratin cups and place the chicken around the rice. Garnish with basil. Serve immediately.

Steps:

• In a nonreactive dish large enough to hold the chicken, combine all but 2 Tbs. of the lemongrass with all of the shallots, garlic, fish sauce, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, salt, and sugar. Add the chicken and turn it to coat, tucking some of the marinade underneath its skin. Pour any excess marinade into the bird's cavity. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours, preferably overnight. Bring the chicken to room temperature before cooking it.
• Heat the oven to 350°F Put the chicken, breast side down, on a rack in a roasting pan. Cook for 40 minute Turn the bird over and roast until the chicken is cooked and nicely browned, 20 to 30 minute The sugar in the marinade may cause the pan juices to burn, but this won't affect the chicken's flavor.
• About 10 minute before the chicken is done, combine the remaining 2 Tbs. lemongrass with the cilantro and vegetable oil. Using a spoon, rub the mixture on the bird, spreading it evenly; continue roasting. The chicken is done when its juices run clear. Let the chicken sit for 10 minute out of the oven before carving.