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Lemongrass chicken sliced on a plate with white rice and broccolini. A glass of white wine in the background.
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Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken

This easy main dish makes the most impressive high protein dinner! Serve it up with rice or vermicelli noodles, and veggies for a complete meal!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Chicken Main Dishes
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Keyword: Asian chicken recipes, chicken recipes, easy chicken recipe, healthy dinner recipes, vietnamese food, Vietnamese lemongrass chicken
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 214kcal
Author: Julia Mueller

Ingredients

  • 1.25 to 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 Tbsp lemongrass paste
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 Tbsp lime juice
  • 2 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 1 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 2 tsp fish sauce

Instructions

  • Mix all of the ingredients for the lemongrass marinade in a small bowl or a measuring cup. Transfer the raw chicken to a large zip lock bag along with the marinade. Seal the bag and move the contents around so that the chicken pieces are coated in marinade. Marinade for at least 1 hour, ideally several hours.
  • When you’re ready to cook, preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Transfer the marinated chicken to a large casserole dish in a single layer, including the marinade.
  • Bake on the center rack of the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Switch the oven to the high broil setting, and broil for 5 minutes, until the chicken is slightly crispy. Insert a digital thermometer into the center of the chicken. Chicken thighs are ready when they reach an internal temperature of 170 degrees F or higher, but I cook them to 180-200 for the best texture.
  • Serve lemongrass chicken with your favorite side dishes and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving (of 4) | Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 1051mg | Potassium: 382mg | Sugar: 2g | Iron: 1mg