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Grilled Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Recipe

Grilled Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Recipe

A delicious Grilled Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken recipe, featuring aromatic marinade and tender chicken thighs, perfect for grilling.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Vietnamese
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • grill
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Knife

Ingredients
  

Chicken

  • 8 thighs boneless chicken

Lemongrass Chicken Marinade

  • 1 stalk lemongrass approx. 3 and ½ tablespoons, finely chopped and smashed
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Cut off the root end of the lemongrass stalk, remove the tough outer layers, finely chop the tender parts, and smash them lightly with the side of a knife to release the oils.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the minced lemongrass, garlic, fish sauce, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, vegetable oil, black pepper, and salt to create a fragrant marinade.
  • Add the boneless chicken thighs to the bowl and thoroughly coat each piece in the marinade.
  • Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to penetrate—overnight marinating is recommended for deeper flavor.
  • Heat your grill to medium-high heat to ensure proper cooking temperature.
  • Place the marinated chicken thighs on the grill and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, turning once, until fully cooked with a nice char on the outside.
  • Remove chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes to retain its juices.
  • Enjoy the grilled lemongrass chicken as is, or with steamed rice or wrapped in fresh lettuce leaves for a light meal.

Notes

For best flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. Ensure the grill is properly preheated to avoid sticking. If you don’t have a grill, you can also cook the chicken under a broiler or on a grill pan indoors. The marinade can be made ahead of time and refrigerated. Adjust honey for sweetness according to taste preference.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chicken thighCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 4gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg
Keyword chicken recipe, Grilled Chicken, grilling, lemongrass chicken, Marinated Chicken, Vietnamese recipe
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