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Lemongrass Chicken Thighs
Packed with flavour and perfectly juicy, this Lemongrass Chicken Thighs recipe is perfect as a quick weeknight meal or as part of a weekly meal prep. Topped with a scallion oil garnish and served with a side of rice, it'll have you reaching for seconds.
Prep Time
35 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
47 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 370 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Vietnamese
Ingredients
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 3-4 tbsp lemongrass minced
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 4 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 lime juiced
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp red chili flakes
- 8-10 chicken thighs boneless, skinless
- 2-3 tbsp olive oil
Scallion Oil, Optional
- 1 cup peanut oil or vegetable oil
- 1 bunch green onions around 5-6 per bunch
Instructions
- In a small or shallow bowl, combine the minced garlic, lemongrass, fish sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, and red chili flakes with the chicken thighs.
- Cover and set aside to marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes or more or overnight in the fridge.
- On medium heat, heat up your skillet (preferably cast iron) and coat with 1-2 tbsp of olive oil before adding in the chicken thighs, smooth side down and then cook for 5 minutes. Flip and continue to cook for 6 to 7 minutes, or until cooked through. Do not overcrowd the pan, cook in two batches if necessary.
- Serve with cooked rice or your grain of choice if desired.
Cup of Yum
Scallion Oil, Optional
- 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.
- Serve with the lemongrass chicken thighs.
Notes
- The calories estimate does not include the scallion oil.
Nutrition Information
Calories
370kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
46g
(92%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
215mg
(72%)
Sodium
1141mg
(48%)
Potassium
699mg
(20%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
212IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
47mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 370
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 370kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 46g | 92% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 215mg | 72% |
| Sodium | 1141mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 699mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 212IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.