Vietnamese Lemongrass Ginger Chicken Tacos Recipe
Vietnamese Lemongrass Ginger Chicken Tacos combine aromatic lemongrass and zesty ginger with tender ground chicken, all wrapped in warm tortillas for a delicious fusion of Vietnamese flavors and Mexican-style tacos.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 tacos 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vietnamese Fusion
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 2 stalks lemongrass, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional garnishes: chopped cilantro, sliced green onions, lime wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the aromatics: Finely mince the lemongrass and grate the fresh ginger. Also chop the onion and mince garlic to create a flavorful base for the chicken.
- Cook the aromatics: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, garlic, minced lemongrass, and grated ginger. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and the onions soften.
- Cook the chicken: Add the ground chicken to the skillet with the aromatics. Break up the meat with a spatula and cook thoroughly until no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Warm the tortillas: Heat tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds to 1 minute on each side until warm and pliable.
- Assemble the tacos: Spoon the lemongrass ginger chicken mixture onto each tortilla. Garnish with optional chopped cilantro, sliced green onions, and a squeeze of lime juice for added freshness.
- Serve: Serve immediately while warm, enjoying the fresh vibrant flavors and comforting texture of the tacos.
Notes
- Using fresh lemongrass and ginger enhances the flavor tremendously; dried versions will not be as aromatic.
- Ground chicken keeps the tacos light and tender but you can substitute ground turkey if preferred.
- For a gluten-free option, use corn tortillas instead of flour ones.
- Adding a touch of fish sauce to the chicken while cooking can deepen the authentic Vietnamese flavor.
Keywords: Vietnamese tacos, lemongrass chicken, ginger chicken tacos, ground chicken recipe, easy dinner, fusion tacos
