Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken

Name: Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 1/4 cup lime juice, plus extra lime wedges for serving; 3 tbsp fish sauce; 2 tbsp maple syrup (or brown sugar); 2 tbsp avocado oil (or any neutral-flavored oil); 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce; 4 small garlic cloves; 2 stalks lemongrass, tender white parts only, roughly chopped (see below); 1 medium shallot, peeled and halved (or half of a small red onion); 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces

This Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken recipe is made with the best citrusy lemongrass marinade, and can be grilled, baked or sautéed.

⏱ 60 min 🔨 Prep 45min 🔥 Cook 15min 📊 Medium 🍽 8 servings ⭐ 4.9 (48) 👁 6

Ingredients

8 servings

1/4 cup lime juice, plus extra lime wedges for serving
3 tbsp fish sauce
2 tbsp maple syrup (or brown sugar)
2 tbsp avocado oil (or any neutral-flavored oil)
1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
4 small garlic cloves
2 stalks lemongrass, tender white parts only, roughly chopped (see below)
1 medium shallot, peeled and halved (or half of a small red onion)
2 lbs boneless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces

Instructions

Combine the lime juice, fish sauce, maple syrup, oil, soy sauce, black pepper, garlic, lemongrass and shallot in a blender or food processor. Puree until smooth.
Combine the chicken and marinade in a large bowl. Toss until the chicken is evenly coated. Cover the bowl and let the chicken marinate for 30 minutes.
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. (If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 15 minutes before using.) Thread the chicken evenly onto the skewers.
Once the grill is hot, place the chicken kabobs evenly on the grill. Cook for 10-14 minutes, turning once halfway through, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through (no longer pink on the inside).
Transfer the kabobs to a clean plate, and loosely tent with aluminum foil. Let the chicken rest for at least 5-10 minutes.
Then serve warm while the chicken is hot and juicy, sprinkled with an extra squeeze of fresh lime juice (plus some thinly-sliced green onions) if desired. Or, refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients
$3344.00

Per Serving
$418.00/serving

🏠 Savings
~$6688.00 vs buying!

📋 Price Breakdown (100% ingredients detected)

Ingredient	Amount	Subtotal
lime juice	0.25 cup	$40.00
fish sauce	3 tbsp	$99.00
maple syrup	2 tbsp	$79.00
avocado oil	2 tbsp	$22.00
low-sodium soy sauce	1 tbsp	$15.00
garlic cloves	4 small	$790.00
lemongrass	2 stalks	$1174.00
shallot	1 medium	$998.00
boneless chicken breasts or thighs	2 lbs	$127.00