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Grilled Lemongrass Chicken
This grilled lemongrass chicken is bursting with bright, fragrant flavors that will have you reaching for seconds! Its citrusy and floral notes are just what you need this summer! Grill it up for your next weeknight dinner or weekend cookout!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 287 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Vietnamese
Ingredients
For the Lemongrass Chicken
- 3-4 tablespoons minced lemongrass
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1½ tablespoons fish sauce
- ¼ cup soy sauce low sodium
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (1 lime)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes or more
- oil
- 5 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
For the Scallion Oil
- ¼ cup oil
- 2-3 talks green onions
Instructions
- Combine the lemongrass, garlic, fish sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, and red chili flakes.
- Add the marinade to the chicken breasts and let it sit, covered, in the fridge for 30 minutes to an hour (or more if possible).
- Heat the grill to 400ºF.
- Brush the grill with some oil and place the chicken breasts onto the grill, smooth side down. Discard the leftover marinade.
- Grill the chicken breasts on direct heat for 12 to 16 minutes, depending on the size of the breasts. Flip the chicken breasts at the halfway mark. Make sure the lid is on between flipping.
- Remove the breasts from the grill and allow the chicken to rest for at least five minutes before serving.
Cup of Yum
To Make Scallion Oil
- Wash the green oils and trim off the tops and bottoms. Pat them dry and slice them up and transfer them to a heat-proof dish.
- Add oil to a pot or skillet and heat on medium high heat for around 30 seconds. Test if it’s ready by dropping one piece of sliced green onion into it. It should sizzle.
- Carefully pour the hot oil into the bowl of green onions and stir to combine.
Notes
- Estimated calories do not include the scallion oil.
Nutrition Information
Calories
287kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
50g
(100%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
145mg
(48%)
Sodium
1153mg
(48%)
Potassium
951mg
(27%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
191IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
30mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 287
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 287kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 50g | 100% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 1153mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 951mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 191IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.