This lemongrass chicken recipe is easy to make. The chicken thighs are marinated with lemongrass radiant on the coast and grilled until juicy and tender.
What is Lemongrass Chicken?
Lemongrass chicken is popular in Thai and Vietnamese cuisine. This dish is reminiscent of my favorites at a local Vietnamese restaurant. It’s delicious and pairs well with almost any fresh side.
Lemongrass itself is a light lemon herb that adds a good flavor to the marinade. Most grocery stores carry lemongrass stems near other fresh herbs. You can also replace it with lemongrass sauce if you prefer.
To prepare lemongrass, peel off the hard outer layer and chop or chop the tender center. More details on preparations!
Lemongrass chicken ingredients tips
- chicken: Boneless skinless chicken thighs are my top pick for my juicy and juicy recipes. You can use chicken steak or breasts. If using chicken breast, I recommend pounding it ½ inch thick.
- lemongrass: Lemongrass is a key ingredient in this recipe, added A delicate lemon flavor. You can also use lemongrass paste (check recipe notes). While it doesn’t taste the same, some lemon zest can be used as a replacement.
- Aromatic Studies: Garlic and ginger add a lot of flavor to this recipe and are not recommended for drying.
- Fish sauce: I like the salty fish sauce added with marinade.
- brown sugar: Brown sugar adds sweetness and helps caramelize the chicken. It can be replaced with honey.
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Refresh with extra red pepper flakes, black pepper, Thai basil, sriracha, Thai chili sauce or gochujang.
To prepare lemongrass for this recipe, cut the stems into 3 to 4-inch-long pieces and remove the hard woody outer layer. Cut the tender inner part.
Store remaining lemongrass chicken
Place the remaining lemongrass chicken in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and freeze portions in a zipper bag for up to one month.
Reheat lemongrass chicken in microwave or fryer for a new meal with sweet chili sauce or add leftovers to a quick stir fry or coconut curry soup.
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Lemongrass Chicken
This lemongrass chicken has a sweet and savory marinade and grills to perfection.
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To prepare lemongrass, cut it into 3 to 4-inch-long pieces and remove the hard woody outer layer. Cut the tender inner part.
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In a medium bowl, mix together brown sugar, soy sauce, fish sauce, lemon juice, lemongrass, ginger, garlic and red pepper flakes.
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Add chicken thighs and throw them nicely onto the coat. Marinate for at least 1 hour or up to 8 hours.
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Preheat the grill to medium-high. Cook the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until the thickest part reaches 165°F.
chicken breast: If using chicken breast instead of chicken thighs, smack the breasts to a thickness of ½ inch before marinating and bake on each side for 6 to 7 minutes.
Suggestions: Our favorite way to eat chicken is to pair it with rice noodles or rice with fresh lemons such as cucumbers, bean sprouts, pea sprouts and fresh herbs such as Basil, Cilantro and/or Mint.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Calories: 320 | carbohydrate: 12g | protein: 45g | Fatty: 9g | Saturated fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated fat: 2g | Monounsaturated fat: 3g | Trans fat: 0.04g | cholesterol: 215mg | sodium: 1239mg | Potassium: 649mg | fiber: 0.2g | sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 94IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | calcium: 40mg | iron: 2mg
The nutritional information provided is an estimate and will vary depending on the cooking method and brand of the ingredients used.
course Chicken, dinner, main course
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