Hello, food lovers! Today, we’re diving into a delicious dish that’s bursting with flavor—Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken. This dish hails from the vibrant cuisine of Vietnam, known for its fresh ingredients and bold, aromatic flavors. The best part? It’s surprisingly easy to make at home, even if you’re new to Vietnamese cooking. This is my favorite dish to order when I go to Vietnamese restaurant. Since I do not do that as often anymore, being able to make this at home was really great. Super easy and budget friendly.

The Best Chicken Part to Use

When it comes to making Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken, most people prefer using chicken thighs, me included. They’re juicy, flavorful, and tend to stay tender during cooking. You can use boneless, skinless thighs for convenience, but bone-in thighs work great too if you have a little extra time for cooking.

Tips for Grilling

Grilling the chicken adds a fantastic smoky flavor. If you have a grill, preheat it to medium-high and cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes per side until fully cooked. No grill? No problem! You can use a grill pan on your stovetop or even bake the chicken in the oven at 375°F for about 20-25 minutes. Either way, you’ll get delicious results. Oh, if you have air-fryer, you can use that too.

The Dipping Sauce

No Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken is complete without a dipping sauce. The traditional sauce, known as Nước Chấm, is a perfect blend of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavors. It typically includes fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, garlic, and chili. This sauce adds an extra layer of flavor that complements the marinated chicken beautifully. This sauce taste so good you can use it with other grilled dish.

Why You Should Make This Dish

Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken is not only delicious but also a healthy option packed with protein and fresh herbs. It’s a great way to introduce new flavors to your family or impress your friends at a dinner party. Plus, making it at home allows you to control the ingredients and cater to your dietary needs.

How to Serve

There are plenty of ways to serve this dish. Pair it with steamed jasmine rice for a classic combination, or try it with glass noodles for a lighter option. It’s also fantastic in a bánh mì sandwich or as a topping for a fresh salad. The options are endless!

Perfect Fresh or Leftover

This recipe is fantastic with fresh ingredients, but it’s also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The marinade infuses the chicken with so much flavor that even leftovers taste amazing. Just warm them up and enjoy!

Quick and Easy

One of the best things about this dish is how quickly it comes together. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can have a delicious meal ready in under an hour. It’s perfect for busy weeknights or a quick weekend meal.

Make Ahead

You can prepare the marinade and let the chicken soak up all the flavors a day in advance. This makes it even easier to throw everything together when you’re ready to cook. Plus, the longer the chicken marinates, the more flavorful it becomes. This is great for making into a big batch to keep you ready for when you are in need of quick and easy meal.

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless chicken thighs

Lemongrass Chicken Marinade:

• 1 stalk lemongrass
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 small shallot
• 1 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 tablespoons dark soy sauce
• 1 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoons water

Nuoc Cham Dipping Sauce:

• 1 clove garlic
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (approx. 1 lime)
• 6 tablespoons hot water
• 2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• Optional: grated carrots, 1 birds eye chili pepper

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Marinade: remove that hard layer of the lemon grass. Using something heavy, gradually smash the lemon grass to extract flavor. Finely chop the samhed lemongrass, garlic, and shallot. Mix with fish sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, and water in a bowl. Taste and adjust as desired before adding the chicken. Add chicken thighs and marinate for 30 mins to 1 hour at room temperature or overnight (recommended).
2. Grill the Chicken: Remove excess marinade from chicken. Lightly oil and grill over medium heat, starting skin side down. Grill for 10 – 12 mins, turning as needed for even cooking.
3. Make Nuoc Cham Dipping Sauce: Mix lime juice, hot water, sugar, fish sauce, and optional ingredients until sugar dissolves. Taste and adjust as desired.
4. Serve and Enjoy: Let chicken rest before slicing. Serve with vermicelli noodles or rice, vegetables, and Nuoc Cham.

Serves 2

Nutritional Information

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