Vietnamese Grilled Lemongrass Chicken Recipe

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Additional: 20 mins

Total: 40 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Vietnamese Grilled Lemongrass Chicken Recipe

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 ½ pounds chicken thighs

or more to taste

pounded to an even thickness

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

Mix canola oil lemongrass lemon juice soy sauce brown sugar garlic and fish sauce together in a mixing bowl until the sugar is dissolved; add chicken and turn to coat in the marinade.

Step 2

Marinate chicken in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to 1 hour.

Step 3

Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 4

Remove chicken thighs from the marinade and shake to remove excess marinade. Discard the remaining marinade.

Step 5

Grill chicken until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear 3 to 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutritional Information

Vietnamese Grilled Lemongrass Chicken Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 308.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 29g 58%

Carbohydrates: 3.9g 1%

Dietary Fiber: 0.1g

Sugars: 2.4g

Fat: 19g 29%

Saturated Fat: 3.8g 19%

Cholesterol: 105mg 35%

Vitamin A Iu: 73IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 13mg 100%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 26%

Vitamin C: 2.2mg 4%

Folate: 12.2mcg 3%

Calcium: 20.5mg 2%

Iron: 1.7mg 10%

Magnesium: 32mg 11%

Potassium: 302.8mg 9%

Sodium: 338.9mg 14%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 9%

Calories From Fat: 170.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.