Lemongrass Chicken Skewers on the Grill
Lemongrass Chicken Skewers on the Grill feature tender strips of chicken infused with citrusy lemongrass, warm ginger, and a hint of chile heat. A touch of fish and oyster sauce adds savory depth, balancing subtle sweetness as the grill caramelizes the edges. Serve these vibrant skewers for a casual weeknight dinner or as a standout appetizer at a backyard cookout.
- Prep30 secs
- Cook4 secs
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lemongrass Chicken Skewers on the Grill, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 38 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0.38 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 27
- Heart Health
- 40
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
Using a mortar and pestle, crush the shallot, lemongrass, chile pepper, garlic, and ginger into a coarse paste. Stir in the fish sauce, vegetable oil, sugar, and oyster sauce.
- 2
Put the chicken strips into a large resealable plastic bag; add the paste and toss to coat. Marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- 3
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 4
Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers. Grill until the chicken is golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes per side.
- Calories 270.21 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 40.22 g Good Source 80%
- Carbohydrate 11.22 g 4%
- Total Fat 6.1 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 0.48 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 195.26 mg High 65%
- Sodium 747.59 mg High 33%
- Dietary Fiber 0.13 g Low Source 0%
- Total Sugars 4.62 g --
- Added Sugars 1.27 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 83.91 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 0.82 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 124.55 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 0.29 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 5.52 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Fish 🐟
- Soy 🌱
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Lemongrass Chicken Skewers on the Grill is made with 11 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 34 secs and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Breast, Fish Sauce, Fresh Ginger, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 270.21 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lemongrass Chicken Skewers on the Grill made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Breast, Fish Sauce, Fresh Ginger, Garlic, Lemongrass. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lemongrass Chicken Skewers on the Grill?
- About 34 secs in total: 30 secs to prepare and 4 secs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 270.21 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lemongrass Chicken Skewers on the Grill easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Lemongrass Chicken Skewers on the Grill healthy?
- Lemongrass Chicken Skewers on the Grill has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 270.21 calories and 40.22 g of protein, or 80% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 747.59 mg (33% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Fish, Soy, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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