Vietnamese Lemongrass Grilled Chicken
Prep 20 min · Cook 25 min · Serves 5 · medium

Fragrant lemongrass-marinated chicken thighs grilled to perfection and served with a zesty Vietnamese-inspired salad.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken thighs, boneless, skinless
- 3 stalks lemongrass, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cups carrots, julienned
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the lemongrass, garlic, fish sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice. Add the chicken thighs and toss to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- 2
Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for 12-15 minutes per side, or until cooked through.


