Description
Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken is a fragrant and flavorful dish that captures the essence of Vietnamese cuisine. This recipe features tender chicken thighs marinated in a zesty blend of lemongrass, garlic, soy sauce, and chili peppers, creating an aromatic experience that will transport your taste buds straight to Vietnam. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this dish pairs beautifully with rice or noodles, making it a versatile favorite for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
- 2 stalks fresh lemongrass (minced)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1–2 chili peppers (chopped, adjust to taste)
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix minced lemongrass, soy sauce, sugar, minced garlic, and chopped chili peppers until the sugar dissolves.
- Coat the chicken thighs in the marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Remove chicken from marinade and cook on the grill or skillet for about 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked and charred.
- Brush reserved marinade over the chicken in the final cooking minutes.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving with rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with marinade
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg