Grilled Lemongrass Chicken
This easy Grilled Lemongrass Chicken recipe is a great option for summer grilling! The lemongrass marinade makes the grilled chicken incredibly juicy and tender.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 142kcal
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp canola oil or vegetable oil
- 3 Tbsp minced lemongrass
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 2 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 tsp fish sauce
- 1½-2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs
- sliced green onions for serving
Instructions
- Using a medium bowl, add canola oil, lemongrass, soy sauce, lemon juice, brown sugar, garlic, ginger and fish sauce; whisk until well combined.
- Add chicken, turning several times until well coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
- Preheat grill to medium heat (350°-375°F).
- Grill chicken 3-5 minutes per side, or until fully cooked. (Note: Chicken is fully cooked when an instant read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken reads 165°F.)
- Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 502mg | Potassium: 325mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 23IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg
