Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken! This dish features juicy, marinated chicken thighs infused with aromatic lemongrass and garlic, grilled to perfection. Perfect for summer cookouts or cozy weeknight dinners, each bite offers a delightful taste of Southeast Asian cuisine that will impress your family and friends. Get ready for an unforgettable culinary experience that combines simplicity with exquisite flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 stalks fresh lemongrass (minced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp sugar
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tsp black pepper
- Cilantro (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix minced lemongrass, garlic, fish sauce, sugar, lime juice, and black pepper. Add chicken thighs and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat Grill: Heat grill to medium-high (400°F/200°C).
- Grill Chicken: Place marinated chicken on the grill and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add Aromatics: In the last minute of grilling, toss some extra chopped lemongrass on the grill.
- Rest & Serve: Remove chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve over rice or with fresh veggies, garnished with cilantro.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 113g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg