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Grilled Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken

Juicy Grilled Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken You’ll Love

This Grilled Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken is a delicious blend of fresh ingredients that transforms a simple meal into an occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1 pound Boneless Chicken Thighs Substitute with chicken breasts for a leaner option.
  • 2 stalks Lemongrass Peel tough outer layers, chop finely, and smash.
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tablespoons Fish Sauce For a vegetarian alternative, use soy sauce.
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Substitute with lemon juice if necessary.
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
For Serving
  • 1 cup Fresh Herbs Cilantro and mint.
  • 2 cups Vermicelli Noodles Perfect base to soak up flavorful juices.
  • 4 leaves Lettuce Leaves For creating wraps.

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Resealable Plastic Bag
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Marinating and Grilling
  1. Prepare the lemongrass by peeling off the tough outer layers, finely chopping the inner part, and smashing it to release the oils.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine minced lemongrass, garlic, fish sauce, honey, lime juice, vegetable oil, black pepper, and salt. Whisk to create the marinade.
  3. Marinate the boneless chicken thighs in the marinade for at least 1 hour, ideally overnight.
  4. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F or 200°C) for about 15-20 minutes.
  5. Grill the marinated chicken thighs for approximately 5-7 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  6. Let the chicken rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 5mg

Notes

For the best flavor, marinate overnight and use fresh ingredients.

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