Hello lemongrass ginger chicken stir fry! Chicken, lemongrass, ginger, lemon, lime, fresh cilantro, fresh red chili garlic, olive oil and cashew nuts come together to make the perfect Cambodian dinner or healthy lunch. Start the meal off with our Nicaraguan guacamole.
We love this video that shows you exactly how to combine ingredients according to Cambodian tradition to create the perfect stir-fry!
Cambodian lemongrass ginger chicken stir fry ingredients
- Chicken breasts
- Lemongrass (finely sliced)
- Ginger
- Lemon
- Limes
- Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- Fresh red chili (sliced)
- Garlic clove (finely chopped)
- Olive oil
- Cashew nuts (crushed)
Ever since we visited Cambodia during our honeymoon, we have been completely and utterly in love with Cambodian cuisine (also known as Khmer cuisine). Khmer cuisine is a gorgeous combination of flavors, textures and temperatures, often including pickled vegetables, edible flowers, a variety of condiments, herbs and leaves, topped with lush dipping sauces. White rice is typically served with every meal. Have you been to Cambodia? Have you tried Cambodian cuisine? This is a great recipe to start your love affair with Cambodian cuisine.
Tips to make this Cambodian lemongrass ginger chicken stir fry
- Make sure to use fresh lemongrass, cilantro, red chili and garlic for maximum deliciousness.
- Marinate for at least 30 minutes, but even longer if you have time. In Cambodia, chicken is often marinated overnight.
When you visit Cambodia, there are hints of Thai and French influences on the cuisine you sample every time you stop for a meal. You can try everything from Thai-style curry and French baguette. Cambodian cooks also love spices! We’ve outlined the spices we use regularly in our kitchen, as well as several ideas for using them in your own home, in this free spice guide. Make sure you download it to start using spices without hesitation in your kitchen too.
Add your own twist to this Cambodian lemongrass ginger chicken stir fry
- Leave out the chicken and add shrimp and zucchini to make a shrimp zucchini stir fry.
- Add Brussel sprouts to make a chicken and brussel sprouts stir fry.
- Toss in some kale to make a chicken and kale stir fry.
- Add Sriracha to enjoy a spicy Sriracha chicken stir fry.
- Add snow peas to make a chicken and snow pea stir fry.
- Make a vegetarian version of this lemongrass chicken stir fry by leaving out the chicken and adding broccoli and cauliflower to make a broccoli and cauliflower stir fry.
- Try this tasty vegetarian version of this lemongrass chicken stir fry by leaving out the chicken and adding eggplant and zucchini to make an eggplant and zucchini stir fry.
- Make another vegetarian variation of this lemongrass chicken stir fry by leaving out the chicken and adding asparagus and mushrooms to make an asparagus and mushroom stir fry.
How to season chicken for stir fry
This Cambodian lemongrass ginger chicken stir fry recipe calls for marinated chicken. This is the perfect way to season the chicken for the stir fry. By combining the lemongrass, lemon juice, lime juice, fresh cilantro, red chili and garlic in a bowl and using it to season the chicken, you will be creating the perfect flavor for your Cambodian lemongrass ginger chicken stir fry.
You may need
- We recommend using a high quality grater for the lemon zest and ginger. Use a professional grater for grating lemons, limes, ginger, cheese, nutmeg and more! We love this one available on Etsy.
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Cambodian Lemongrass Ginger Chicken Stir Fry
Enjoy this Cambodian lemongrass ginger chicken stir fry filled with chicken, lemongrass, ginger, lemon, lime, fresh cilantro, fresh red chili garlic, olive oil and cashew nuts!
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Cambodian lemongrass ginger chicken stir fry
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: For 2
Description
Cambodian lemongrass ginger chicken stir fry filled with chicken, lemongrass, fresh ginger, lemon juice, lime juice, fresh cilantro, red chili & garlic!
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1/2 stick of fresh lemongrass (finely sliced)
- 1 inch of fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 lemon (zest & juice)
- 2 limes (juice)
- A handful of fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1/2 fresh red chili (sliced)
- 1 garlic clove (finely chopped)
- Olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp of cashew nuts (crushed)
Instructions
To prepare the marinade
- Cut the chicken breasts into cubes. Put into a large bowl.
- Add the lemongrass.
- Zest the lemon and add the juice of the lemon into the bowl.
- Add the lime juice.
- Add the ginger, cilantro, red chili and garlic.
- Mix, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to marinate (or even overnight if you have time, for extra flavor).
To prepare the stir fry
- Heat olive oil in a large frying pan on medium heat.
- Pour the chicken and marinade into the frying pan.
- Add salt and ground black pepper to taste.
- Cook for 8 minutes.
- Serve with rice, cashew nuts and half a lime.
Notes
We recommend using a high quality grater for the lemon zest and ginger. We love this one available on Etsy. It is perfect for grating lemons, limes, ginger, cheese, nutmeg and more!
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 8 mins
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First published June 27, 2018. Last updated April 1, 2021 with more information, additional tips, and better readability.
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Elba Wood says
I have read your article and seen the video. Thanks for sharing such a healthy recipe.