Description
Grilled Vietnamese Chicken is a flavorful and aromatic dish that brings the vibrant tastes of Vietnam to your table. Marinated in a delicious blend of fish sauce, garlic, and lemongrass, this chicken offers a savory experience perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs or breasts
- 4 cloves of garlic, finely minced
- 2 stalks of lemongrass, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons of fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon of sugar
- 2 red chilies, chopped (optional)
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh herbs (cilantro, mint) for serving
- Steamed rice or vermicelli for serving
Instructions
- Gather all your grilled Vietnamese chicken ingredients.
- Combine garlic, lemongrass, fish sauce, sugar, and chilies in a bowl and add the chicken, coating it well. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat and grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked and charred.
- Remove chicken from the grill, let it rest for a few minutes, then serve warm with fresh herbs, lime wedges, and a side of rice or vermicelli.
Notes
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- This dish can be paired with a fresh green salad or used in banh mi sandwiches.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with tofu marinated in the same mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken
- Calories: 250 Kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg