Description
Smoky, juicy, and full of flavor, this grilled Vietnamese chicken is marinated in a rich blend of fish sauce, lemongrass, garlic, and lime, then grilled to perfection. A perfect balance of sweet, salty, and tangy that will transport your taste buds straight to the streets of Vietnam.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 1 stalk lemongrass, minced
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons oil
Instructions
- Heat your grill or grill pan to medium heat, about 375°F.
- In a large bowl, whisk together fish sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, shallots, lemongrass, lime juice, black pepper, and oil.
- Lightly oil the grill grates or grill pan to prevent sticking.
- Place the chicken thighs in a large zip-top bag or dish. Pour the marinade over, seal, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off. Grill for 6–8 minutes per side, or until nicely charred and cooked through.
- Let the chicken rest on a plate for 5 minutes.
- Plate with jasmine rice, pickled veggies, or cucumber salad and enjoy.
Notes
- Marinate overnight for deeper flavor.
- Use bone-in, skin-on thighs for the juiciest results.
- Let chicken rest before slicing to keep it tender.
- Brush with extra marinade during grilling for more flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Grilled Vietnamese Chicken, Vietnamese grilled chicken thighs, lemongrass chicken, Asian chicken recipe, BBQ chicken