Description
This Grilled Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken recipe is bursting with vibrant flavors. Marinated in a fragrant blend of lemongrass, garlic, and soy sauce, the juicy chicken thighs are grilled to perfection, creating a deliciously charred exterior. Serve with steamed rice and pickled vegetables for an authentic Vietnamese meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Lemongrass Marinade:
- 3 stalks fresh lemongrass (white part only, finely minced)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 shallot, minced
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
For Serving:
- Lime wedges
- Fresh herbs
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine lemongrass, garlic, shallot, fish sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, oil, black pepper, and chili flakes. Add chicken thighs, coat well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat grill to medium-high. Grill chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until cooked through. Rest before slicing.
- Serve: Accompany with rice, pickled vegetables, herbs, and a squeeze of lime.
Notes
- If fresh lemongrass is unavailable, use 1 tablespoon lemongrass paste.
- Chicken breasts can be substituted, but thighs offer more flavor and tenderness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
