Description
A flavorful Vietnamese dish featuring marinated chicken thighs cooked to perfection with lemongrass and spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh lemongrass (white part only)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the minced lemongrass, garlic, fish sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, black pepper, and chili flakes (if using). Mix well to create a marinade.
- Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for more flavor.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess marinade to drip off. Place the chicken in the hot skillet.
- Cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and golden brown. The internal temperature should reach 165°F.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Serve the chicken garnished with chopped cilantro and lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add more chili flakes or serve with a spicy dipping sauce.
- You can substitute chicken thighs with boneless, skinless chicken breasts for a leaner option.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Protein: 24g