MARINADE: GRILLED CHICKEN WITH LEMONGRASS & CHILLI
We were on holidays at Surfers Paradise in Queensland Australia. We were out at different restaurants every night. One night we tried Vietnamese. My husband ordered 'Grilled Chicken with lemongrass & Chilli' (Ga nuong xa ot). It was quite a surprise when I sampled his chicken, it was mouth-watering. When we got back home I did some research and attempted to make it. Although I didn't find the exact recipe this version is still yummy. I used chicken thigh fillets instead of breast fillets because the meat is juicer and less fibrous (the restaurant served their dish using thighs). They also used the marinade on Beef, Pork, Prawns, Scallops, Squid, Fish Fillets and Vegetables. To prepare the lemongrass, trim and discard the roots. Use a vegetable peeler to whittle the stalks into thin partial slices. I used half freshly whittled lemongrass and half grated lemon grass. I taste the recipe before I placed the meat in and it's so yummy that I would also use it as a dipping sauce.
Provided by Chef floWer
Categories Chicken Thigh & Leg
Time 2h26m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
- To prepare the chicken, cut it 7 cm by 7 cms and cut several small incisions across the chicken to soak up the marinade.
- Combine marinade and meat (or vegetables) then toss.
- You can either place it in a zip lock bag or just use a bowl with cling wrap.
- Refrigerate for about 2 hours, turning occasionally. (I marinated mine overnight).
- Remove meat from the marinade and grill until cooked and brown. Discard leftover marinade (if there are any of the ingredients left on the meat or vegetables as it may taste bitter if you decide to leave them on).
- Traditionally it's grilled on an outdoor grill so that the coals are white-hot but I used our barbeque.
- Serve on a bed of lettuce with Vietnamese fish sauce to dip. Side dish of rice or salad.
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Ashneel Singh
[email protected]I love the charred flavor that the grill gives the chicken. It really takes this dish to the next level.
Rony Mohanto
[email protected]This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Ap Sherpa
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but I still really enjoyed this dish. The chili flavor is mild and it's not overpowering at all.
twine leonidah
[email protected]I'm a huge fan of grilled chicken and this recipe is one of my favorites. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful.
Anita Phillip
[email protected]This marinade is so easy to make and it really packs a punch of flavor. I highly recommend it.
Md Kamrul hasan
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've used it to make chicken skewers, chicken tacos, and even chicken salad.
Micheal Walugega
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it always turns out great.
md farhan1128
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lemongrass, but I really enjoyed this dish. The chili balanced out the flavor perfectly.
Gam Ton
[email protected]I made this chicken for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Md mahide Hassan
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out perfectly. I served it with rice and vegetables and it was a hit with my family.
Alcoin Isiqalo Project
[email protected]I love the combination of lemongrass and chili in this marinade. It gives the chicken a really unique and delicious flavor.
Mohmed Najeem
[email protected]This marinade is amazing! The chicken was so flavorful and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.