Lemongrass Chicken

Lemongrass Chicken, or Gà Xào Sả Ớt, is a vibrant and aromatic Vietnamese stir-fry where tender chicken pieces are wok-tossed with a fragrant paste of minced lemongrass, fiery chilies, and savory seasonings. The dish typically features boneless chicken thighs or breast, and is a beloved staple in Vietnamese home cooking and street food stalls.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is a high-protein, low-carbohydrate meal, with the chicken providing lean protein and minimal fats if skinless cuts are used. A typical serving offers a good source of B vitamins, selenium, and capsaicin from the chilies, with a rough calorie estimate of 250-350 per serving, depending on the cut of chicken and amount of oil used.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	380 kcal
Protein	30 g
Carbs	12 g
Fat	24 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	650 mg
Potassium	420 mg
Vitamin B6	0.8 mg
Niacin (B3)	12 mg
Phosphorus	280 mg
Selenium	35 µg
Iron	2.5 mg
Zinc	3.2 mg
Vitamin C	15 mg

Per 1 serving (approx. 250 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, the dish showcases the Vietnamese culinary philosophy of balancing the 'five flavors' (sour, bitter, sweet, spicy, salty) and using fresh, aromatic herbs as foundational ingredients. Nutritionally, lemongrass contains citral, a compound studied for its potential anti-inflammatory and digestive benefits, which pairs synergistically with the metabolism-boosting properties of capsaicin from the chilies.