Authentic Vietnamese Grilled Lemongrass Chicken
Authentic Vietnamese grilled lemongrass chicken with a flavorful marinade, perfect for an easy and tasty main dish.
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Discover the authentic Vietnamese grilled lemongrass chicken recipe. Easy to make, flavorful, and perfect for a delicious main course.
Recipe Details
Prep time
15m
Cook time
15m
Rest time
1h
Total time
1h 30m
Prep time
15m
Cook time
15m
Rest time
1h
Total time
1h 30m
Ingredients
Servings:
1
1
- 150 g skinless chicken thigh
- 1 piece lemongrass stalk minced
- 1 piece garlic clove minced
- 1 piece shallot minced
- 15 ml fish sauce
- 5 g brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 10 ml vegetable oil
- 5 ml lime juice fresh
Origins Vietnam
Instructions
- Clean and pat dry the skinless chicken thigh with paper towels.
- Peel and finely mince one lemongrass stalk, one garlic clove, and one shallot.
- In a bowl, combine minced lemongrass, garlic, shallot, 15 ml fish sauce, 5 g brown sugar, 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper, 10 ml vegetable oil, and 5 ml fresh lime juice to make the marinade.
- Add the chicken thigh to the marinade and mix well to coat evenly.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to marinate.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and place it on the grill.
- Cook the chicken for about 5-6 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and slightly charred.
- Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 3 minutes before serving.
Tips
- Marinate the chicken overnight for deeper flavor.
- Use fresh lemongrass for best aroma.
- Serve with steamed jasmine rice and fresh herbs.
Serving Suggestions
- steamed jasmine rice
- fresh cilantro
- sliced cucumber
- pickled carrots
Enjoy this authentic Vietnamese grilled lemongrass chicken with steamed rice and fresh herbs for a delicious meal.
Nutrition Facts
Estimated values per 100g.
- Fiber (g): 1
- Sodium (g): 1.2
- Sugar (g): 3
- Fat (g): 9
- Carbohydrates (g): 4
- Protein (g): 22
- Calories: 190
- Cholesterol (g): 0.07
- Saturated Fat (g): 2
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