Description
Juicy grilled Vietnamese chicken bursting with bold, vibrant flavors from a fresh lemongrass and herb marinade. This recipe combines tender chicken thighs with aromatic garlic, ginger, and natural seasonings for a healthy, delicious meal perfect for any occasion. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, it delivers mouthwatering results with a fresh, zesty twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1.5 lbs chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
Marinade
- 2 stalks fresh lemongrass, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic (natural), minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (natural), minced
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce (natural)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (natural)
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (natural)
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Garnish
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Lime slices for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: Finely chop the lemongrass, garlic, and ginger. In a bowl, combine these with fish sauce, brown sugar, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, lime juice, white pepper, and olive oil. Stir well until the sugar dissolves, forming a fragrant marinade.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken thighs in a shallow dish or resealable bag. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight for deeper flavor.
- Preheat the Grill: Heat your grill to medium-high. Clean the grates and lightly oil them to prevent sticking.
- Grill the Chicken: Place the marinated chicken on the grill. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Look for appealing grill marks while keeping the chicken juicy inside.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the grilled chicken from heat and let it rest for a few minutes. Sprinkle with freshly chopped cilantro and serve with lime slices for extra zest.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken overnight to enhance flavor and tenderness.
- Bring chicken to room temperature before grilling for even cooking.
- Prefer using chicken thighs to keep the meat juicy and flavorful.
- Lightly oil grill grates to prevent sticking.
- Carefully watch grilling times to avoid drying out the chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Vietnamese grilled chicken, juicy chicken thighs, lemongrass chicken, healthy grilled chicken, easy Vietnamese recipe
