Recipes BBQ & Grilling Chicken Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken 4.8 (82) 68 Reviews 16 Photos This lemongrass chicken recipe marinates chicken thighs briefly in a mixture of lemongrass, fish sauce, brown sugar, and garlic before grilling for a delightful summer meal. Garnish with green onions or fresh mint, if you like. Submitted by LUCHAPROV Updated on May 2, 2024 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 16 16 16 16 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Additional Time: 20 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings 2 tablespoons canola oil 2 tablespoons finely chopped lemongrass 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 teaspoons soy sauce 2 teaspoons light brown sugar 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 teaspoon fish sauce 1 ½ pounds chicken thighs, or more to taste, pounded to an even thickness Directions Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Mix together canola oil, lemongrass, lemon juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and fish sauce in a glass bowl until sugar is dissolved Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Add chicken and turn to coat in marinade. Marinate chicken in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to 1 hour. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove chicken thighs from marinade; shake to remove excess. Discard remaining marinade. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Cook chicken on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 3 to 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Allrecipes From the Editor The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the marinade ingredients. The actual amount of the marinade consumed will vary. I Made It Print 156 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 308 Calories 19g Fat 4g Carbs 29g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 308 % Daily Value * Total Fat 19g 24% Saturated Fat 4g 19% Cholesterol 105mg 35% Sodium 339mg 15% Total Carbohydrate 4g 1% Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Total Sugars 2g Protein 29g 58% Vitamin C 2mg 2% Calcium 21mg 2% Iron 2mg 9% Potassium 303mg 6% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.