Vietnamese-Style Lemon Grass Chicken

Lemon grass is a tropical grass (Cymbopogon citratus) native to southern India and Sri Lanka, yielding an aromatic oil used as flavouring and in perfumery and medicine. It appears often in Vietnamese dishes, giving them a wonderful citrus aroma.

I especially like its use with chicken, and here is a Vietnamese-inspired recipe that is redolent with lemon grass. It is a tasty dish that is relatively easy to make. Instead of using a whole chicken, I use chicken thighs, which I feel are