Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken
Description
This lemongrass chicken recipe features grilled chicken thighs flavored with a sweet and fragrant Vietnamese marinade bursting with citrusy flavor.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons canola oil
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2 tablespoons finely chopped lemongrass
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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2 teaspoons soy sauce
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2 teaspoons light brown sugar
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2 teaspoons minced garlic
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1 teaspoon fish sauce
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1 1/2 pounds chicken thighs, or more to taste, pounded to an even thickness
Directions
1
Gather all ingredients.
2
Mix together canola oil, lemongrass, lemon juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and fish sauce in a glass bowl until sugar is dissolved
3
Add chicken and turn to coat in marinade. Marinate chicken in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to 1 hour.
4
Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove chicken thighs from marinade; shake to remove excess. Discard remaining marinade.
5
Cook chicken on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and 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).