Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Skewers with Coconut Rice

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 3 stalks lemongrass, tender inner core only, finely minced
• 2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 1/2 cups coconut milk
• 1 cup jasmine rice
• 1 cucumber, sliced
• 2 carrots, julienned
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• 4 lime wedges

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, combine the chicken, lemongrass, ginger, garlic, fish sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice. Cover and marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

2. 2

   Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers, leaving a little space between each piece.