Chicken thighs are marinated in a delicious lemongrass marinade with fresh lime and ginger. It’s grilled until juicy and tender.
What is Lemongrass Chicken?
Lemongrass chicken is popular in Thai and Vietnamese cuisine, among many others. It has a herbaceous, lemony aroma, and this version packs a lot of flavor with the addition of aromatics and fish sauce. It is reminiscent of a favorite dish I enjoy at a local Vietnamese restaurant; it’s flavorful and goes with almost any fresh side. Most grocery stores carry stalks of lemongrass near the other fresh herbs. You can also replace it with a lemongrass paste if you’d prefer. To prepare lemongrass, peel off the tough outer layers and finely chop or mince the tender center. More details on preparation below!
Ingredients for Lemongrass Chicken
Chicken: Boneless chicken thighs are the best choice for this recipe as they are nice and juicy. Chicken breasts can also be used in this recipe as well I’d recommend pounding them to ½-inch thick. Lemongrass: Lemongrass adds a lovely lemony citrus flavor and is usually sold in long stalks at the grocery store. You can also use lemongrass paste (check the recipe notes). While it’s not exactly the same, a bit of lemon zest can be used in place. Marinade: The marinade is where all of the flavor for this dish comes from. Fresh ginger adds flavor, fish sauce adds savory umami flavor, and brown sugar adds sweetness and helps the chicken to caramelize.
Variations
Spice up the marinade with extra red pepper flakes, black pepper, Thai basil, sriracha, Thai chili paste, or gochujang.
How to Make Lemongrass Chicken
Storing Leftover Lemongrass Chicken
Keep leftover lemongrass chicken in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and freeze portions in zippered bags for up to a month. Reheat lemongrass chicken in the microwave or air fryer and serve as a new meal with sweet chili sauce, or add leftovers to a quick stir fry or a coconut curry soup. Did you enjoy this Lemongrass Chicken Recipe? Be sure to leave a comment and rating below. © SpendWithPennies.com. Content and photographs are copyright protected. Sharing of this recipe is both encouraged and appreciated. Copying and/or pasting full recipes to any social media is strictly prohibited. Please view my photo use policy here.
