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Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken

Crispy Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken for Effortless Dinners

This Crispy Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken recipe captures vibrant flavors and juicy textures, perfect for effortless dinners.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 4 pieces Chicken Thighs boneless
  • 2 stalks Lemongrass minced
  • 4 cloves Garlic fresh, minced
  • 3 tablespoons Fish Sauce or soy sauce for vegetarian
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar brown sugar preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper fresh cracked
For Cooking
  • 1 cup Oil vegetable or peanut oil

Equipment

  • skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Begin by trimming any excess fat from your chicken thighs and patting them dry with a paper towel.
  2. Combine minced lemongrass, garlic, fish sauce, sugar, and black pepper to create a marinade.
  3. Coat each chicken thigh thoroughly in the marinade and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Heat enough oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  5. Carefully add the marinated chicken thighs into the hot oil and cook each side for about 5–7 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate lined with paper towels and allow it to rest for a few minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. Avoid overcrowding the skillet while cooking.

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