Ingredients

• 1 lb (500 g) chicken thigh, sliced
• 2 stalks lemongrass, minced (tender part)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) fish sauce
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) soy sauce
• 2 tsp (10 ml) sugar
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) oil
• Scallions, lime

Steps

1. Marinate chicken with lemongrass, garlic, fish sauce, soy, and sugar (20–30 minutes).
2. Stir-fry in hot oil until caramelized and cooked through.
3. Top with scallions; serve with lime over rice.

Pairings

• Wine: Riesling (off-dry) – acidity balances lemongrass; Grüner Veltliner – peppery freshness
• Beer: Pilsner – crisp; Saison – herbal, dry