5.0 from 3 votes
Vietnamese Grilled Chicken
A Vietnamese marinade makes this grilled chicken succulent and full of bright flavors.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 252 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Vietnamese
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- vegetable oil for grilling
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, lime juice, grated ginger, and black pepper until the sugar is dissolved.
- Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring each piece is well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for deeper flavor.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates with vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting excess drip off. Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer the grilled chicken to a plate, cover with foil, and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Serve the grilled chicken garnished with chopped fresh cilantro.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
252kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
162mg
(54%)
Sodium
1292mg
(54%)
Potassium
521mg
(15%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
60IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 252
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 252kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 162mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 1292mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 521mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 60IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.