Vietnamese Lemongrass And Chili Chicken Recipe (ga Xao Xa Ot)

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22 Ingredients

• 2 lb chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
• 2 tsp papaya paste
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 1/2 tsp red chili powder
• 1 tsp Kosher salt (or regular salt)
• 2 tsp ginger garlic paste (click on the link for the recipe)
• 2 x jalapeños, sliced
• 2 x cloves garlic, finely minced
• 2 Stalks lemongrass
• 1 tbsp mushroom salt seasoning (or salt)
• 1 1/2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 3 tbsp Canola Oil
• 3/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 2 x shallots, finely chopped
• 1 x yellow onion, cut into small wedges
• 2 tbsp coconut milk (optional)
• 1/3 cup chicken stock as needed
• 1 tbsp Nuoc Mam (optional)
• 3/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Thai basil (I used African basil), for garnish
• 4 x sprigs cilantro, for garnish