Vietnamese Grilled Lemongrass Chicken

Vietnamese Grilled Lemongrass Chicken

Marinate this lemongrass-infused chicken before grilling it to perfection—resulting in a juicy and tender dish. Serve alongside rice paper, lettuce, cucumber, bean sprouts, mint, and ground peanuts for a flavorful ensemble.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Additional Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Starters
Cuisine vietnamese
Servings 4
Calories 308 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped lemongrass
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons light brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce
  • 1 ½ pounds chicken thighs, or more to taste, pounded to an even thickness

Instructions
 

  • Mix together canola oil, lemongrass, lemon juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and fish sauce in a glass bowl until sugar is dissolved; add chicken and turn to coat in marinade.
  • Marinate chicken in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Remove chicken thighs from marinade; shake to remove excess. Discard remaining marinade.
  • Cook chicken on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 3 to 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition

Calories: 308kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 29gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 339mgPotassium: 303mgSugar: 2gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Vietnamese Grilled Lemongrass Chicken
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