Ginger and Lemongrass Chicken

Ingredients

• 10 ounces Chicken breast cut into strips
• 1 tbs. Olive Oil
• 1 tbs. Sugar
• 2 ½ tbs. Fish Sauce
• 1 tbs. ginger (julienne)
• 1 tbs. ground lemongrass
• 1 clove crushed garlic
• Pinch each of salt and black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dried ground red pepper (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon caramel

Instructions

1. 1
   Heat the oil in a pot, then add the garlic and strips of chicken. Stir around for one minute, and add the lemongrass and ginger.
2. 2
   Once the chicken looks done, add the salt, sugar, fish sauce, dried red pepper (optional), and caramel.
3. 3
   Stir for one minute, turn down the heat to a low setting, cover the pot with a lid, and let simmer for ten to fifteen minutes.
4. 4
   Top with black pepper, and enjoy with a side of steamed rice.