Best 2 Vietnamese Chicken Skewers Recipes

**Discover the tantalizing flavors of Vietnamese cuisine with these delectable chicken skewers.** Marinated in a savory blend of lemongrass, garlic, ginger, and fish sauce, the chicken is grilled to perfection, resulting in succulent and tender skewers. Accompanied by a trio of dipping sauces - the classic peanut sauce, a refreshing cucumber-mint sauce, and a tangy chili-lime sauce - these skewers offer a delightful symphony of flavors that will transport your taste buds to the vibrant streets of Vietnam. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or craving a flavorful weeknight dinner, these Vietnamese chicken skewers are sure to satisfy your cravings for exotic and authentic Asian cuisine.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

VIETNAMESE CHICKEN SKEWERS

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Make and share this Vietnamese Chicken Skewers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Wildcatter

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 2h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 garlic cloves, minced
1 small red onion, minced
1 stalk lemongrass, inner leaves only, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and minced
2 jalapeno peppers, split, seeds removed
1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
1 cup fish sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
1 lime, juice of
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts

Steps:

Combine the garlic, onion, lemongrass, ginger, peppers, cilantro, fish sauce, sugar, and lime in a saucepan.
Slowly bring to a boil over medium heat, then take off the stove and cool.
Cut chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes.
Toss the chicken into the marinade and let it marinate for 1 to 2 hours.
Soak wooden skewers in cold water for 30 minutes.
Skewer the chicken cubes and grill them for 3 to 4 minutes a side, until they're firm and lightly charred.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124.5, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 34.2, Sodium 4424.7, Carbohydrate 12.1, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 9.6, Protein 16.9

VIETNAMESE CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH DIPPING SAUCE

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This recipe is so amazing and flavorful

Provided by barbara lentz

Categories Chicken

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/2 c brown sugar
1/2 c rice vinegar
1/4 c fish sauce
1 Tbsp sambal olek
4 clove garlic
1 inch piece of ginger grated
1 lb boneless skinless chicken cut into strips
fresh cilantro for garnish

Steps:

1. Mix the brown sugar, rice vinegar, fish sauce, sambal olek, garlic and ginger together. Place the chicken in the mixture and marinate 1 hour.
2. Remove the chicken from the marinade and place the marinade into a saucepan. Cook and reduce for 15 minutes.
3. Place the chicken on water soaked wooden skewers and grill basting with the reduced marinade until done. Serve garnished with cilantro and reduce marinade for dipping

Tips:

For the best flavor, marinate the chicken skewers for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
If you don't have lemongrass, you can substitute 1 teaspoon of grated lemon zest.
To make the dipping sauce, you can use store-bought hoisin sauce or make your own by simmering 1 cup of hoisin sauce, 1/2 cup of water, 1/4 cup of rice vinegar, 1/4 cup of sugar, and 1 tablespoon of minced garlic over medium heat until thickened.
Serve the chicken skewers with rice, noodles, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

These Vietnamese chicken skewers are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for a party or a weeknight meal. The marinade gives the chicken a flavorful and juicy flavor, and the dipping sauce is the perfect complement.

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