Marinade: Grilled Chicken With Lemongrass & Chilli

Name: Marinade: Grilled Chicken With Lemongrass & Chilli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Marinade; 1/4 cup lemongrass, see above; 6 slices lemon zest, strips fresh (optional); 3 garlic cloves, minced crushed; 2 -3 shallots, minced; 2 red chilies, minced; 2 teaspoons light brown sugar (more or less, to taste); 3 tablespoons fish sauce (nam pla); 3 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed; 2 teaspoons hot sauce (Vietnamese) or 2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce; Meat; 1 1 kg fish fillets or 1 kg vegetables

Servings: persons

Marinade
1/4 cup lemongrass, see above
6 slices lemon zest, strips fresh (optional)
3 garlic cloves, minced crushed
2 -3 shallots, minced
2 red chilies, minced
2 teaspoons light brown sugar (more or less, to taste)
3 tablespoons fish sauce (nam pla)
3 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
2 teaspoons hot sauce (Vietnamese) or 2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce
Meat
1 1 kg fish fillets or 1 kg vegetables

1
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
2
To prepare the chicken, cut it 7 cm by 7 cms and cut several small incisions across the chicken to soak up the marinade.
3
Combine marinade and meat (or vegetables) then toss.
4
You can either place it in a zip lock bag or just use a bowl with cling wrap.
5
Refrigerate for about 2 hours, turning occasionally. (I marinated mine overnight).
6
Remove meat from the marinade and grill until cooked and brown. Discard leftover marinade (if there are any of the ingredients left on the meat or vegetables as it may taste bitter if you decide to leave them on).
7
Traditionally it's grilled on an outdoor grill so that the coals are white-hot but I used our barbeque.
8
Serve on a bed of lettuce with Vietnamese fish sauce to dip. Side dish of rice or salad.

142

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Marinade, 1/4 cup lemongrass, see above, 6 slices lemon zest, strips fresh (optional), 3 garlic cloves, minced crushed, and more.

Yes, Marinade: Grilled Chicken With Lemongrass & Chilli falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!