# Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken

A quick and easy Vietnamese lemongrass chicken recipe that can be cooked in 30 minutes.

- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: Thai
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 6 units boneless chicken thighs
- 1.5 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lemongrass, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons shallots, finely minced
- 6 units garlic cloves, minced
- 1.5 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
- 1.5 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1.5 tablespoons honey
- 1.5 tablespoons neutral oil
- 0.25 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 units bird’s eye chili, finely chopped
- 1.5 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- hot steam rice
- scallion oil

## Instructions

1. Combine lemongrass, shallots, garlic, ginger, oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, honey, brown sugar, and neutral oil in a mixing bowl.
2. Mix well.
3. Add the chicken thighs and coat them thoroughly in the marinade.
4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight for maximum flavor.
5. In a small bowl, dissolve sugar in warm water.
6. Stir in fish sauce and lime juice.
7. Add minced garlic and chili.
8. Set aside.
9. Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium heat.
10. Lightly oil the pan if needed.
11. Place the marinated chicken thighs smooth-side down.
12. Cook for 5–6 minutes on the first side until caramelized and golden.
13. Flip and cook the other side for another 5–6 minutes, or until cooked through and slightly charred around the edges.
14. Let the chicken rest for 2–3 minutes, then slice or serve whole.
15. Serve over steamed jasmine rice, pickled vegetables, or cucumber slices.
16. Drizzle with nước chấm or serve it on the side for dipping.

## Equipment

- mixing bowl
- large skillet or grill pan

## Tips

- For best results, spoon some leftover marinade over the chicken in the final minute of cooking to enhance the glaze.
- Adjust dipping sauce to taste by adding more lime for tartness, sugar for sweetness, or chili for spiciness.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ivcjY_u3LJc
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/213c3f0b-4017-4c86-926b-d0eb9999b3e8
- Extracted: 2025-12-21

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