Lemongrass Chicken

Total Time Prep: 15 min. + marinating Grill: 15 min.
Yield 6 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
Lemongrass chicken is the perfect fix if you're stuck in a dinner rut. Simply marinate it so it's packed with flavor, grill it, toss on some fresh green onions and you're ready for a seriously tasty meal.

Ingredients

  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 stalk lemongrass, finely minced
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • NUOC CHAM:
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
  • 2 green onions, chopped

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine garlic, lemongrass, fish sauce, soy sauce, pepper and sugar. Add chicken; toss to coat. Cover; refrigerate 30-60 minutes.
  2. Preheat grill to medium heat. Brush grill grates with oil. Cook chicken over direct heat, 5-7 minutes per side or until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°.
  3. Meanwhile, make nuoc cham by combining lime juice, fish sauce, sugar and chili garlic sauce in a small bowl. Garnish chicken with nuoc cham and green onion to serve.

Nutrition Facts

6 ounces cooked chicken: 218 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 880mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 22g protein.

I have made this dish several times, and it has always received rave reviews for being so moist and flavorful. Bonus: It's incredibly easy to make and tastes even better the next day. I like to serve it with a side of steamed brown rice, watercress or bok choy. —Kendra Doss, Colorado Springs, Colorado
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