Grilled Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken

Ingredients:

8 boneless chicken thighs

Lemongrass Chicken Marinade:

1 stalk lemongrass (approx. 3 and 1/2 tablespoons)

4 cloves garlic (approx. 2 tablespoons)

1 shallot (approx. 2 tablespoons)

1 and 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce

1 and 1/2 tablespoons dark soy sauce

2 tablespoons sugar

2 tablespoons water

Nuoc Cham Dipping Sauce:

1 clove garlic

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

6 tablespoons hot water

3 tablespoons sugar

2 tablespoons fish sauce

Grated carrots (optional)

1 birds eye chili pepper (optional)

Directions:

Prepare the Marinade: Finely chop lemongrass, garlic, and shallot. Combine with fish sauce, dark soy

sauce, sugar, and water in a bowl. Add chicken thighs, ensuring each piece is well-coated. Marinate for

30 minutes to an hour, or overnight.

Grill the Chicken: Remove aromatics from chicken. Lightly oil each piece. Grill on medium heat, starting

skin-side down, flipping once, until fully cooked (about 12-15 minutes).

Make Nuoc Cham Dipping Sauce: Combine all sauce ingredients in a bowl, adjusting to taste. Serve with

the grilled chicken.

Prep Time: 15 mins | Cooking Time: 15 mins | Total Time: 30 mins

Kcal: 537 | Servings: 4

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