Description
Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken is a flavorful dish that combines marinated chicken thighs with aromatic lemongrass, garlic, and spices. This delightful recipe brings the vibrant flavors of Vietnam to your kitchen, making it perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. With a savory-sweet glaze and an enticing aroma, this dish will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 stalks fresh lemongrass, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine lemongrass, garlic, brown sugar, soy sauce, lime juice, and black pepper to create the marinade.
- Place chicken thighs in a resealable bag or bowl and pour the marinade over them. Ensure they are well-coated. Seal and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill or oven broiler to medium-high heat.
- Remove chicken from the marinade (reserve marinade) and grill or broil for about 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Brush reserved marinade over chicken during the last few minutes of cooking for extra flavor.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with jasmine rice or vermicelli noodles drizzled with remaining marinade.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Broiling
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of total recipe (150g)
- Calories: 248
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 558mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 120mg