Cha Kroeung Sach Moan (Siem Reap Lemongrass-Turmeric Kroeung Stir-Fried Chicken) – Authentic Cambodia Recipe
Wok-seared with freshly pounded golden lemongrass kroeung and finished with fragrant basil and peanuts.
- Country of Origin
- 🇰🇭 Cambodia (Southeast Asia, Asia)
- Dietary Profile
- omnivore
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Bite-sized chicken thighs, Crisp bell peppers and long beans, Roasted peanuts and holy basil, Yellow kroeung paste (lemongrass, Turmeric
Ingredients for Cha Kroeung Sach Moan (Siem Reap Lemongrass-Turmeric Kroeung Stir-Fried Chicken) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) bite-sized chicken thighs, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups crisp bell peppers and long beans, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup roasted peanuts and holy basil
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with yellow kroeung paste (lemongrass
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Cambodia seasoning (turmeric, galangal, garlic, kaffir lime zest))
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and yellow kroeung paste (lemongrass for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add bite-sized chicken thighs and crisp bell peppers and long beans along with turmeric, galangal, garlic, kaffir lime zest), searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with roasted peanuts and holy basil and serve straight from the skillet.