Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken

Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken

This lemongrass chicken recipe features grilled chicken thighs flavored with a sweet and fragrant Vietnamese marinade bursting with citrusy flavor.

Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Calories
308 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
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).
Step 2
Gather all ingredients.
Step 3
Mix together canola oil, lemongrass, lemon juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and fish sauce in a glass bowl until sugar is dissolved
Step 4
Add chicken and turn to coat in marinade. Marinate chicken in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to 1 hour.
Step 5
Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove chicken thighs from marinade; shake to remove excess. Discard remaining marinade.

Ingredients

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

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