chilli and lemongrass chicken

This is intended for an appy but I turned it into a main by adding whole wheat wraps. It’s very easy to make and full of flavour. I added a couple more chillies for additional bite.

recipe

• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 2 stalks lemongrass, very finely chopped
• 2 large mild chillies, seeded and chopped
• 1 tablespoon finely grated ginger
• 500g (1 lb) chicken minced
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 3 tablespoons fish sauce
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1/4 cup shredded mint leaves
• 16 witlof (belgian endive) or baby cos (romaine) leaves

Heat a frying pan over high heat. Add the oil, lemongrass, chillies and ginger and cook for 1 minute. Add the mince and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Stir through the lemon juice, fish sauce, sugar and mint. Spoon lemongrass chicken into the witlof and serve.

Makes 16

Donna Hay – Instant Entertainer