Easy Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Recipe

Name: Easy Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Recipe
Total time: 40 mins
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil; 2 tablespoons finely chopped lemongrass; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 teaspoons soy sauce; 2 teaspoons light brown sugar; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1 teaspoon fish sauce; 1.5 pounds chicken thighs, or more to taste, pounded to an even thickness

Prepare a tasty summer dish with this lemongrass chicken recipe, featuring chicken thighs marinated in lemongrass, fish sauce, brown sugar, and garlic, then grilled to perfection. Add fresh green onions or mint for extra flavor.

Total time40 mins
Prep time10 mins
Cook time10 mins
Yield4

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped lemongrass
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons light brown sugar
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon fish sauce
1.5 pounds chicken thighs, or more to taste, pounded to an even thickness

Instructions

Prepare all the necessary ingredients for the recipe.
In a glass bowl, combine canola oil, lemongrass, lemon juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and fish sauce until the sugar is fully dissolved.
Place the chicken in the marinade, ensuring it's fully coated. Let it marinate in the refrigerator for a minimum of 20 minutes, or up to 1 hour.
Preheat your grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Take the chicken thighs out of the marinade, removing any excess. Dispose of the remaining marinade.
Grill the chicken until it's cooked through and the juices run clear, approximately 3 to 5 minutes on each side. Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition

Calories: 308 kcal
Fat Content: 19 g
Fiber Content: 0 g
Sugar Content: 2 g
Sodium Content: 339 mg
Protein Content: 29 g
Cholesterol Content: 105 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 4 g
Saturated Fat Content: 4 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g