Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken: Easy, Flavorful Weeknight Delight
A flavorful and easy recipe for Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons lemongrass, minced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine lemongrass, garlic, soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, vegetable oil, and black pepper.
- Add the chicken thighs to the marinade and let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
- Remove from heat and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Serve with steamed rice and fresh vegetables for a complete meal.
- This dish can also be served in lettuce wraps for a fresh twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Vietnamese, Lemongrass, Chicken, Easy, Weeknight, Dinner