Kreung Chicken Meal Prep
Kreung Chicken Meal Prep
Ingredients
For the Kreung Paste (Pre-made)
- 2 stalks lemongrass, outer layers removed, roughly chopped
- 6 garlic, cloves, peeled
- 2 shallots, peeled, roughly chopped
- 5 cm fresh turmeric, peeled, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons water, as needed to blend
For the Chicken Marinade
- 1/2 cup Kreung paste, from above, or store-bought
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 800 g chicken thighs, boneless, skin-on
For Serving
- 4 cups cooked rice
- 1 cucumber, julienned
- 2 green onions, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
If making Kreung paste from scratch: Combine lemongrass, garlic, shallots, and fresh turmeric in a food processor. Blend until a coarse paste forms, adding 1-2 tablespoons of water as needed to help it blend.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the Kreung paste, brown sugar, and fish sauce. Mix well until the brown sugar is dissolved and all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Add the chicken thighs to the bowl with the marinade. Using gloved hands, thoroughly mix and coat each chicken thigh with the Kreung marinade, ensuring every piece is well covered. For best results, marinate for at least 30 minutes, or ideally 2-4 hours in the refrigerator. For meal prep, you can marinate overnight.
⏱️ 7 min
- 4
Preheat your air fryer to 190°C (375°F).
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 190
- 5
Place the marinated chicken thighs in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring not to overcrowd it. You may need to cook in batches.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Air fry for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 74°C (165°F) and the skin is crispy and golden brown.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 190
- 7
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes. Then, slice the chicken thighs into strips.
⏱️ 7 min
- 8
For meal prep, divide the cooked rice, sliced Kreung chicken, and julienned cucumber among four meal prep containers. Garnish with chopped green onions just before serving or packing.
⏱️ 3 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Kreung Chicken Meal Prep
For the Kreung Paste (Pre-made)
- 2 stalks lemongrass, outer layers removed, roughly chopped
- 6 garlic, cloves, peeled
- 2 shallots, peeled, roughly chopped
- 5 cm fresh turmeric, peeled, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons water, as needed to blend
For the Chicken Marinade
- 1/2 cup Kreung paste, from above, or store-bought
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 800 g chicken thighs, boneless, skin-on
For Serving
- 4 cups cooked rice
- 1 cucumber, julienned
- 2 green onions, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
If making Kreung paste from scratch: Combine lemongrass, garlic, shallots, and fresh turmeric in a food processor. Blend until a coarse paste forms, adding 1-2 tablespoons of water as needed to help it blend.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the Kreung paste, brown sugar, and fish sauce. Mix well until the brown sugar is dissolved and all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Add the chicken thighs to the bowl with the marinade. Using gloved hands, thoroughly mix and coat each chicken thigh with the Kreung marinade, ensuring every piece is well covered. For best results, marinate for at least 30 minutes, or ideally 2-4 hours in the refrigerator. For meal prep, you can marinate overnight.
⏱️ 7 min - 4
Preheat your air fryer to 190°C (375°F).
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 190 - 5
Place the marinated chicken thighs in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring not to overcrowd it. You may need to cook in batches.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Air fry for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 74°C (165°F) and the skin is crispy and golden brown.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 190 - 7
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes. Then, slice the chicken thighs into strips.
⏱️ 7 min - 8
For meal prep, divide the cooked rice, sliced Kreung chicken, and julienned cucumber among four meal prep containers. Garnish with chopped green onions just before serving or packing.
⏱️ 3 min