Lemongrass Chicken Recipe
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Lemongrass Chicken Recipe
Description
Lemongrass Chicken involves marinating chicken thighs in a puree of lemongrass, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, vinegar, and lime juice, which imparts fragrant herbal and citrus flavors. The oil in the marinade helps with browning and moisture retention during grilling. The chicken is cooked over medium-high heat until it reaches a safe internal temperature, resulting in a flavorful exterior with well-cooked, tender meat inside.
The dish is served with a side of sriracha mayo, a simple mixture of mayonnaise, sriracha, and sea salt, adding a creamy heat contrast to the grilled chicken. Garnishing with green onions and thinly sliced chilies adds fresh, vibrant notes and a touch of heat, enhancing the overall flavor profile.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- ¼ cup rice wine vinegar can sub apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce gluten-free if needed
- 2 talks lemongrass inner white part only
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 inch ginger piece
- 1 lime juiced
- 8 chicken thigh boneless
- green onions to serve, thinly sliced chilies
- chilies
- red onion
- lime
The Sriracha Mayo
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1-3 teaspoons sriracha to taste
- 1 pinch salt sea salt
Instructions
- Place the oil, vinegar, soy sauce, lemongrass, garlic, ginger, and lime juice into a blender and blend on high until smooth.
- Place the chicken thighs in a shallow container (like a baking dish) and pour the marinade over the top. Mix the chicken thighs around well, so each piece is coated in the marinade. Let the chicken marinate for 1-2 hours.
- While the chicken is marinating, make the sriracha mayo. Combine the mayonnaise, sriracha, and sea salt in a small bowl and mix well. Refrigerate until you use it.
- Preheat your bbq or grill pan to medium-high. Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade.
- Place the chicken on the bbq and grill it for 6-7 minutes per side, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Remove the chicken from the grill, top with garnishes, and serve the sriracha mayo on the side.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 302 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2 skinless chicken thighs | |
| Calories | 302kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 217mg | 72% |
| Sodium | 342mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 559mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 66IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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