Vietnam • Main course
Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken
Make vietnamese lemongrass chicken at home with measured ingredients and clear, individual cooking steps. An original BestFoodBook home-kitchen adaptation inspired by Vietnam's cuisine.
Prep25 min
Cook20 min
Servings4
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Method
- 01
Step 1
Mix lemongrass, garlic, fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, lime juice, half the oil and chilli.
- 02
Step 2
Coat chicken, cover and refrigerate for 1–4 hours.
- 03
Step 3
Heat remaining oil in a grill pan or frying pan over medium heat.
- 04
Step 4
Cook chicken for 6–8 minutes per side, reducing heat if the sugar darkens too quickly, until the centre reaches 74°C.
- 05
Step 5
Rest 5 minutes and slice. Serve with rice and cucumber; discard marinade that touched raw chicken.
Nutrition
Nutrition has not been calculated for this recipe.
Editorial recipe. Preparation may vary by region; not independently kitchen-tested.
Source: BestFoodBook original editorial recipe; not kitchen-tested