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Lemongrass Chicken

2022-04-21 by Samantha
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Lemongrass Chicken is a mouthwatering chicken thigh recipe that has the tastiest marinade and is quickly grilled or seared to perfection.  via @mykitchenloveLemongrass Chicken is a mouthwatering chicken thigh recipe that has the tastiest marinade and is quickly grilled or seared to perfection.  via @mykitchenlove

Lemongrass Chicken is a mouthwatering chicken thigh recipe that has the tastiest marinade and is quickly grilled or seared to perfection. 

Deeply browned Lemongrass Chicken in a tall stack with a wooden handled knife down the centre.

This recipe is a remake of the most delicious Lemongrass Chicken I’ve ever had. I was at my bestie’s family baby shower for her new baby, and her family made this amazing chicken to go with sticky rice.

Now, I’m positive my ratios are off, but I immediately asked what was in the marinade for the chicken and ran off to write it down – pretty great social skills huh?

No concern about catching up with everyone, but rather I race off to write-up a recipe. Sometimes I wonder how I get by in life, I’m truly awkward at the best of times.

Seared to a deep dark brown Lemongrass Chicken in a pale pink bowl with a heaping of white rice, shopped cabbage and kale salad with some sliced green onion on top and a lime wedge.

My kids adore it, G was basically drooling over it, and I was desperate to go up multiple times for seconds, thirds, and so on for this chicken.

Who cares about cake when there’s chicken this good? I guess I shouldn’t be surprised that everyone was goo-goo over the baby and I was all like “so that chicken …”.

Prep for Lemongrass Chicken recipe with ingredients on a baking tray.

My understanding is that each family member makes this chicken, but everyone has their own spin on it since no measurements are ever done making , it just a bit different every time. My remake here is from one of the sisters that made it for the shower I attended. She listed her ingredients and I guessed at their measurements and added one or two so it’s not verbatim what we ate at the shower, but it’s close.

We had the Lemongrass Chicken barbecued at the shower, whereas I pan seared it at home. G does most of our barbecuing and he was traveling for work the night I made this dish and I wasn’t into lingering outside to BBQ chicken while the 3 kids were asleep inside.

Lemongrass Chicken being seared on a griddle.

The recipe could easily be doubled or tripled if need be. It is a terrific recipe for the grill and for large gatherings; I have big plans for it this summer. It’s the first full summer we’re in our new home and have BBQ so we’re under the mindset that if it’s nice and we can BBQ we will 😉

Another great chicken recipe is this one with chickpeas and arugula, you can find the full recipe here. It’s a perfect warm Spring night kind of meal, topped with delicious peppery arugula.

Lemongrass Chicken being cut up on a meat cutting board

What to serve with Lemongrass Chicken:

  • Rice, rice noodles, vermicelli noodles, and even couscous would be delicious with this recipe.
  • Chopped vegetable salad with a light rice wine vinegar dressing.
  • Grilled or steamed broccoli.
  • There’s no spiciness in this recipe. The chilies you see in the photo are garnish only. If you like spicy food either garnish with red Thai chilies or blend in one chili (seeds removed) into the marinade.
Seared to a deep dark brown Lemongrass Chicken in a pale pink bowl with a heaping of white rice, shopped cabbage and kale salad with some sliced green onion on top and a lime wedge.

How to use lemongrass in cooking?

If you’re not familiar with cooking with lemongrass, the recipe in this post is a great tutorial on how to prep it.

Note that you only need it roughly chopped for this recipe so don’t worry about crushing or grating it.

Lemongrass Chicken garnished with cilantro, red chiles, and limes slices on a grey plate

Looking for more chicken thigh recipes?

  • One Pot Chicken and Rice with Vegetables and Dill
  • Easy homemade Fried Chicken
  • One Pot Chicken and Barley with Vegetables
  • Roasted Chicken Minestrone Soup
  • Chicken with Arugula and Chickpea Salad
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Deeply browned Lemongrass Chicken in a tall stack with a wooden handled knife down the centre.
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Lemongrass Chicken
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Marinade
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
 

Lemongrass Chicken is a mouthwatering chicken thigh recipe that has the tastiest marinade and is quickly grilled or seared to perfection. 

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Thai
Keyword: chicken thigh recipe, grilled chicken recipe, lemongrass chicken, lemongrass chicken recipe
Servings: 8 pieces
Calories: 189 kcal
Ingredients
  • 3 stalkes lemongrass
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup mango juice*
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1/4 cup coconut milk**
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil, such as canola oil or avocado oil a higher heat oil works best here
  • 8 medium boneless and skinless chicken thighs about 2 lbs
US Customary – Metric
Instructions
  1. Cut 2-3″ off the bottom of the lemongrass and remove the hard outside layers. Chop the soft interior into smaller pieces.

  2. Add all ingredients except for the chicken thighs into a blender (including the trimmed lemongrass pieces) and blend until smooth. Place mixture in a large sealable bag or airtight container. Add chicken and toss until chicken is well coated. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, overnight is best.

  3. Remove chicken from fridge and remove chicken pieces from marinade. Discard any remaining marinade. 

  4. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes per side. This may need to be done in batches so the pan is not overcrowded. Chicken should be well browned on both sides and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (check with a meat thermometer).

  5. Allow chicken to rest for 3-5 minutes. Serve whole or sliced.

Recipe Notes

* mango juice is the thickest and works the best in this recipe, however in a pinch, pineapple or orange juice would be fine substitutes. 

** Leftover coconut milk can be used to cook rice or as sauce for noodles. In the past I have also frozen in ice cube trays and used for smoothies or other recipes when needed. 

Nutrition Facts
Lemongrass Chicken
Amount Per Serving
Calories 189 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 107mg36%
Sodium 476mg21%
Potassium 327mg9%
Carbohydrates 2g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 23g46%
Vitamin A 43IU1%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 17mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Enjoy! xo

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Mom of twins, a singleton, and wife to a hungry husband. The food demands that surround me, have pushed me to lead our food life more simply, nutritiously, and deliciously. It’s a good day when family, friends, and food intersect.

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