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Lemongrass Chicken
This lemongrass chicken has a sweet and savory marinade and is grilled to juicy perfection.
Prep Time
1 hr 10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 16 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 320 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
Asian , American
Ingredients
- 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs about 1 ½ lbs
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 ½ tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemongrass minced
- 1 ½ tablespoons minced fresh ginger see notes
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- To prepare lemongrass, cut it into pieces 3 to 4 inches long and remove the tough, woody outer layers. Finely chop the tender inside portion.
- In a medium bowl, combine brown sugar, soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, lemongrass, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Add the chicken thighs and toss well to coat. Marinate at least 1 hour or up to 8 hours.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high. Cook the chicken 3 to 4 minutes per side or until it reaches 165°F in the thickest part.
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Notes
- Lemongrass subsitute: You can replace lemongrass with a lemongrass paste if you'd prefer.
- Chicken breasts: If using chicken breasts in place of chicken thighs, pound the breasts to ½-inch thickness before marinating and grill 6 to 7 minutes per side.
- Serving suggestion: Our favorite way to serve this chicken is with rice noodles or over rice with fresh lime, fresh vegetables such as cucumbers, bean sprouts, pea shoots, and fresh herbs like basil, cilantro, and/or mint.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
320
(16%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
45g
(90%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
215mg
(72%)
Sodium
1239mg
(52%)
Potassium
649mg
(19%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
94IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
40mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 320
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 320 | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 45g | 90% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 215mg | 72% |
| Sodium | 1239mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 649mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 94IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.