Grilled Lemongrass Chicken
Grilled Lemongrass Chicken is a vibrant dish that elevates your grilling game with its fragrant marinade of fresh lemongrass, garlic, and lime. This easy-to-follow recipe promises juicy, flavor-packed chicken that’s perfect for summer barbecues or cozy weeknight dinners. Marinated to perfection and grilled until smoky and tender, this dish will transport you to a tropical paradise with every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 stalks fresh lemongrass, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, mix lemongrass, garlic, fish sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, and black pepper until well combined.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place chicken thighs in a resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour marinade over chicken, ensuring it’s fully coated. Seal and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to overnight).
- Preheat Grill: Heat grill to medium-high (400°F/200°C). Clean and oil grates.
- Grill the Chicken: Remove chicken from marinade and discard leftover marinade. Grill thighs for 5–7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Rest Before Serving: Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy with rice or vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg