Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken
Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken features succulent grilled thighs infused with bright lemongrass, citrus, and umami notes from soy and fish sauce. The light sweetness and garlicky aroma balance the smoky char, making it a vibrant weeknight dinner that pairs well with rice, herbs, or a crisp salad.
- Prep10 hrs
- Cook10 hrs
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
In a glass bowl, combine canola oil, lemongrass, lemon juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and fish sauce, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- 3
Add the chicken and turn it to coat in the marinade. Marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to 1 hour.
- 4
Preheat the grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove the chicken thighs from the marinade and shake off the excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
- 5
Grill the chicken over the preheated grill until it is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 3 to 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 391.12 kcal Moderate
- Protein 23.14 g Good Source
- Carbs 3.01 g Moderate
- Total Fat 31.11 g High
- Saturated Fat 7.32 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 144.58 mg High
- Sodium 436.87 mg Moderate
- Fiber 0.02 g Low Source
- Sugar 2.33 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.25 g Low Source
- Calcium 0.39 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.12 mg Low Source
- Potassium 8.92 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Soy 🌱
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken is a Vietnamese dinner recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 20 hrs, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Canola Oil, Chicken Thigh, and Fish Sauce. Each serving provides about 391.12 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken?
- It is a Vietnamese recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Canola Oil, Chicken Thigh, Fish Sauce, Lemongrass. The full list of 8 is above.
- What goes well with Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken?
- Explore these Vietnamese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken?
- About 20 hrs in total: 10 hrs to prepare and 10 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 391.12 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 5 steps.
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