Best 8 Vietnamese Grilled Chicken Recipes

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Looking for a succulent, flavorful, and authentic Vietnamese grilled chicken recipe? You've come to the right place. This comprehensive guide will take you on a culinary journey, exploring the secrets behind the tantalizing flavors that define this iconic dish. From selecting the perfect cut of chicken to mastering the art of the marinade, we'll cover every step in detail, ensuring that you create a mouthwatering dish that will impress family and friends alike. Along the way, we'll uncover the rich cultural history of Vietnamese grilled chicken, tracing its origins and celebrating its role in Vietnamese cuisine. So, prepare your taste buds for an unforgettable experience as we embark on this exploration of Vietnamese grilled chicken.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED VIETNAMESE CHICKEN



Grilled Vietnamese Chicken image

This chicken is just full of flavor. Scoring the breast or thigh before marinating allows the marinade to penetrate the meat better and faster. I found this recipe in Cooking Pleasures Magazine and we just loved it. Another plus is a short marinading time that does not compromise the flavor at all. Longer would only make it better.

Provided by riffraff

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons molasses
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
2 teaspoons black pepper (I use red pepper flakes and it was VERY good)
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (thighs would work well too)

Steps:

  • Heat grill.
  • Place all the ingredients except the chicken in a shallow glass baking dish and stir them together.
  • Make shallow slits across the chicken breast, going a little deeper in the thick end.
  • Make shallow slits long ways, resulting in a slight diamond pattern in the meat.
  • Put the chicken in the marinade and make sure some gets in the slits.
  • This only needs to marinade for 10 or 15 minutes to pick up the flavor, I believe this is because of the slits.
  • Place on grill and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until no longer pink.
  • Turn once during cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.6, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 75.5, Sodium 847.9, Carbohydrate 9.8, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 6.1, Protein 25.8

EMERIL LAGASSE'S GRILLED VIETNAMESE-STYLE CHICKEN WINGS



Emeril Lagasse's Grilled Vietnamese-Style Chicken Wings image

Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Categories     appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 pounds chicken wings, split at the joint, tips removed
2 tablespoons roughly chopped garlic
1/4 cup chopped shallots
1/4 cup chopped fresh ginger
3 tablespoons chopped scallion whites
1/2 cup roughly chopped lemongrass bottoms
3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
1/3 cup fish sauce
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons peanut oil
Kosher salt
1/4 cup dry-roasted peanuts, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Rinse the wings under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Set aside in a large bowl while you prepare the marinade. Combine the garlic, shallots, ginger, scallions, lemongrass, brown sugar, fish sauce, lime juice and peanut oil in a food processor and process until smooth.
  • Pour the marinade over the wings and place in a large resealable plastic bag. Refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat a grill to medium. Remove the wings from the marinade; reserve the marinade to brush the wings while they cook. Place the wings on the grill, season with 1 teaspoon salt and cook, turning every few minutes and basting with the marinade for the first 18 or so minutes. Continue to grill the wings until cooked through, 8 to 10 more minutes.
  • Place the wings on a serving platter and garnish with the peanuts and cilantro.

GRILLED VIETNAMESE CHICKEN SANDWICHES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup rice vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
Kosher salt
1 2-inch piece peeled fresh ginger, sliced
2 carrots, cut into matchsticks (about 1 cup)
1/2 small daikon radish, cut into matchsticks (about 1 cup)
4 stalks lemongrass, finely chopped
1 shallot, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons fish sauce
4 large skinless, boneless chicken thighs (1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pounds)
Vegetable oil, for the grill
1 cup fresh cilantro
1 loaf soft French bread, split and cut into four 6-inch pieces
1/4 cup mayonnaise, preferably Japanese (such as Kewpie)
2 Persian or other small cucumbers, thinly sliced
1 jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced
Sriracha, for serving

Steps:

  • Combine the vinegar, sugar, 1/2 cup water, 1 teaspoon salt and the ginger in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves, about 2 minutes. Let cool.
  • Transfer half of the vinegar mixture to a large bowl and add the carrots and daikon; cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Transfer the remaining vinegar mixture to a shallow baking dish; stir in the lemongrass, shallot, soy sauce and fish sauce. Add the chicken thighs and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours, flipping the chicken halfway through.
  • Preheat a grill to medium high and brush the grates with vegetable oil. Remove the chicken from the marinade, scraping off the lemongrass and shallot; season with salt. Grill the chicken until well marked and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Remove to a cutting board.
  • Drain the carrots and daikon; stir in the cilantro. Cut the chicken thighs in half. Toast the bread on the grill and spread the mayonnaise on both sides; sandwich with the sliced cucumber, chicken, carrot mixture and jalapeno. Serve with Sriracha.

GRILLED VIETNAMESE CHICKEN BREASTS



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Make and share this Grilled Vietnamese Chicken Breasts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Me Mr. Jones

Categories     Chicken

Time 17m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 medium boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 pound total)
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons peanut butter
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon cooking oil
1 garlic clove, minced
4 French rolls, split
1/4 cup radish sprouts
1/2 cup broccoli slaw mix (broccoli slaw mix)
1/4 cup chopped peanuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Rinse chicken; pat dry. Combine sesame oil and crushed red pepper; brush over chicken.
  • Grill chicken on the lightly greased rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium heat for 12 to 15 minutes or until tender and no longer pink, turning once.
  • Meanwhile, for sauce, in a small saucepan,* stir together sugar, peanut butter, soy sauce, oil, garlic, and 2 tablespoons water. Heat on grill rack until sugar is dissolved, stirring frequently. For the last 1 minute of grilling, place split rolls on the grill rack to toast.
  • To serve, place cooked chicken breasts on bottom halves of rolls; spoon on sauce and top with radish sprouts, broccoli, peanuts (if desired), and roll tops. Makes 4 servings.
  • *Note: The heat from the grill will blacken the outside of the saucepan, so use an old one or a small cast-iron skillet.

VIETNAMESE GRILLED CHICKEN WINGS



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Make and share this Vietnamese Grilled Chicken Wings recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Vicki in CT

Categories     Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 -3 1/2 lbs chicken wings, separated at the joints, wing tips reserved for another purpose
2 tablespoons roughly chopped garlic
1/4 cup chopped shallot
1/4 cup chopped fresh ginger
3 tablespoons chopped green onions, bottoms
1/2 cup lemongrass, bottoms roughly chopped
3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
1/3 cup fish sauce
3 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons peanut oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup dry roasted peanuts, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Rinse the wing pieces under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Set aside in a large bowl while you prepare the marinade.
  • Combine the garlic, shallots, ginger, green onions, lemongrass, brown sugar, fish sauce, lime juice and peanut oil in the bowl of a food processor and process until smooth. Pour the marinade over the chicken wings and place in a plastic resealable food storage bag. Refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat the grill to medium and remove the wings from the marinade. Reserve the marinade to brush the wings while they cook. Place the wings on the grill and season with the salt, and cook, turning over every few minutes and basting with the marinade for the first 18 minutes or so. Continue to cook the wings until cooked through, about 8 to 10 minutes more.
  • Place the chicken on a serving platter and garnish with the chopped peanuts and chopped cilantro. Serve immediately.

VIETNAMESE GRILLED LEMONGRASS CHICKEN



Vietnamese Grilled Lemongrass Chicken image

Chicken marinated with lemongrass and grilled. Garnish with rice paper, lettuce, cucumber, bean sprouts, mint, and ground peanut.

Provided by LUCHAPROV

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Vietnamese

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped lemongrass
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons light brown sugar
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon fish sauce
1 ½ pounds chicken thighs, or more to taste, pounded to an even thickness

Steps:

  • Mix canola oil, lemongrass, lemon juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and fish sauce together in a mixing bowl until the sugar is dissolved; add chicken and turn to coat in the marinade.
  • Marinate chicken in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Remove chicken thighs from the marinade and shake to remove excess marinade. Discard the remaining marinade.
  • Grill chicken until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 3 to 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.2 calories, Carbohydrate 3.9 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 19 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 338.9 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

GRILLED VIETNAMESE-STYLE CHICKEN WINGS



GRILLED VIETNAMESE-STYLE CHICKEN WINGS image

Categories     Chicken     Appetizer     Super Bowl     Healthy

Yield 3 pounds wings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 pounds chicken wings, split at the joint, tips removed
2 tablespoons roughly chopped garlic
1/4 cup chopped shallots
1/4 cup chopped fresh ginger
3 tablespoons chopped scallion whites
1/2 cup roughly chopped lemongrass bottoms
3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
1/3 cup fish sauce
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons peanut oil
Kosher salt
1/4 cup dry-roasted peanuts, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • 1. Rinse the wings under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Set aside in a large bowl while you prepare the marinade. Combine the garlic, shallots, ginger, scallions, lemongrass, brown sugar, fish sauce, lime juice and peanut oil in a food processor and process until smooth. Pour the marinade over the wings and place in a large resealable plastic bag. Refrigerate overnight. 2. Preheat a grill to medium. Remove the wings from the marinade; reserve the marinade to brush the wings while they cook. Place the wings on the grill, season with 1 teaspoon salt and cook, turning every few minutes and basting with the marinade for the first 18 or so minutes. 3. Place the wings on a serving platter and garnish with the peanuts and cilantro.

VIETNAMESE GRILLED CHICKEN



VIETNAMESE GRILLED CHICKEN image

Categories     Chicken     Quick & Easy     Dinner

Number Of Ingredients 22

1-½ pounds chicken (see tips), boneless and skinless
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
2 cloves garlic , finely minced
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 teaspoon mushroom seasoning salt (or regular salt)
2 teaspoons papaya paste (see tips)
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon red chili powder
2 tablespoons grated palm sugar
2 teaspoons lemongrass purée (see tips)
2 tablespoons lime juice
4 tablespoons canola oil
3 tablespoons dark soy sauce
1 cup green onions, sliced into 2" pieces
½ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
1 (16-ounce) package vermicelli rice noodles (bún in Vietnamese), cooked and cooled to room temperature
1 cucumber, seeded and cut into matchsticks
½ head iceberg lettuce, shredded
1 cup carrot and daikon pickles
4 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons roasted peanuts, slightly crushed
2 jalapeño peppers (optional), thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Directions Marinating the chicken: Trim the fat around the bottom of the breast if there is any. Wash the chicken and pat dry using paper towels. Cut the chicken into 2-½" pieces. Season with kosher salt and red chili powder. In a zip-top bag (or a bowl), combine the garlic, shallot, papaya, baking powder, palm sugar, lemongrass, green onions and soy sauce. Add the chicken. Shake the bag gently to coat the meat with the marinade (or mix well). Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of oil. Place the bag in a baking dish (for easy cleanup). Marinate in the refrigerator for about an hour. Grilling the chicken: Remove the chicken from the refrigerator ahead of time to bring it back to room temperature. Sprinkle the meat with mushroom seasoning salt (or regular salt). In a deep non-stick grill pan, brush about 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Once the grill is hot, add the chicken. Cook for 5 minutes. Lift the meat with tongs and check for a caramelized crust around the meat, then flip the chicken. Lower the heat to medium-low. Cover the pan and let grill for another 5 minutes. Finish with a drizzle of lime juice and a sprinkle of black pepper. Assembly time: In a bowl, combine the lettuce, mint and cucumber. Toss well. When you're ready to serve, in each individual bowl, place some carrot and daikon pickles. Add the vermicelli noodles, the lettuce combination and some crushed peanuts. Top with the grilled chicken and a few slices of chile pepper. Serve with nước mắm on the side. Enjoy with a tall glass of chilled ginger and lemongrass drink. Bon appétit!

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken: Use a whole chicken or chicken breasts for best results.
  • Marinate the chicken: This step is essential for infusing the chicken with flavor. Use a combination of soy sauce, fish sauce, lemongrass, garlic, ginger, and honey for an authentic Vietnamese marinade.
  • Grill the chicken over medium heat: This will help to prevent the chicken from drying out.
  • Baste the chicken with the marinade: This will help to keep the chicken moist and flavorful.
  • Serve the chicken with a dipping sauce: A traditional Vietnamese dipping sauce is made with fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, and chili peppers.

Conclusion:

Vietnamese grilled chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer cookout or weeknight dinner. With its flavorful marinade and tender, juicy meat, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new chicken recipe, give Vietnamese grilled chicken a try. You won't be disappointed!

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