Chicken breast is marinated in a fragrant lemongrass, chile, and ginger paste then grilled on skewers in this tasty, Asian-inspired recipe.
Preparation Time
30 mins
Cooking Time
4 mins
Total Time
34 mins
Calories
194 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
Step 2
Pound shallot, lemongrass, chile pepper, garlic, and ginger into a coarse paste in a mortar and pestle. Mix in fish sauce, vegetable oil, sugar, and oyster sauce.
Step 3
Place chicken strips in a large resealable plastic bag; add paste and toss to coat. Let chicken marinate in the refrigerator, at least 1 hour.
Step 4
Thread marinated chicken onto skewers. Grill until chicken is golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes per side.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 clove garlic, chopped
skewers
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 shallot, minced
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
2 stalks lemongrass, peeled and chopped
1 Thai bird's eye chile pepper, seeded and chopped