MARINADE: GRILLED CHICKEN WITH LEMONGRASS & CHILLI

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We were on holidays at Surfers Paradise in Queensland Australia. We were out at different restaurants every night. One night we tried Vietnamese. My husband ordered 'Grilled Chicken with lemongrass & Chilli' (Ga nuong xa ot). It was quite a surprise when I sampled his chicken, it was mouth-watering. When we got back home I did some research and attempted to make it. Although I didn't find the exact recipe this version is still yummy. I used chicken thigh fillets instead of breast fillets because the meat is juicer and less fibrous (the restaurant served their dish using thighs). They also used the marinade on Beef, Pork, Prawns, Scallops, Squid, Fish Fillets and Vegetables. To prepare the lemongrass, trim and discard the roots. Use a vegetable peeler to whittle the stalks into thin partial slices. I used half freshly whittled lemongrass and half grated lemon grass. I taste the recipe before I placed the meat in and it's so yummy that I would also use it as a dipping sauce.

Provided by Chef floWer

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 2h26m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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
1 kg fish fillets or 1 kg vegetables

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
  • To prepare the chicken, cut it 7 cm by 7 cms and cut several small incisions across the chicken to soak up the marinade.
  • Combine marinade and meat (or vegetables) then toss.
  • You can either place it in a zip lock bag or just use a bowl with cling wrap.
  • Refrigerate for about 2 hours, turning occasionally. (I marinated mine overnight).
  • 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).
  • Traditionally it's grilled on an outdoor grill so that the coals are white-hot but I used our barbeque.
  • Serve on a bed of lettuce with Vietnamese fish sauce to dip. Side dish of rice or salad.

Adeline Ferguson
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken is so juicy and tender, and the marinade is packed with flavor. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Danielle Cabezuela
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I love the lemongrass and chili in this marinade. It gives the chicken a really unique and delicious flavor. I served it with rice and vegetables, and it was a hit with my family.


Zoann Marie
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This grilled chicken is amazing! The marinade is so flavorful and the chicken is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Jeannette Sigala
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The marinade is so flavorful and the chicken is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Abu Faisal
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This grilled chicken is healthy and delicious! The marinade is made with fresh ingredients and the chicken is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


oladele matti
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. The marinade is simple to throw together and the chicken cooks quickly. I will definitely be making this again on busy weeknights.


Er Ar
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This grilled chicken is delicious! The marinade is simple to make and the chicken is cooked to perfection. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a hit with my family.


Tabassum Dania
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I'm not a big fan of grilled chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The marinade is so flavorful and the chicken is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Dulce Guzman
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken is so juicy and tender, and the marinade is packed with flavor. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Mst Fadusci
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I love the lemongrass and chili in this marinade. It gives the chicken a really unique and delicious flavor. I served it with rice and vegetables, and it was a hit with my family.


Sharon Caffey
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This grilled chicken is amazing! The marinade is so flavorful and the chicken is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Binod Bogati
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The marinade is so flavorful and the chicken is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Mr. Dreams
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This grilled chicken is healthy and delicious! The marinade is made with fresh ingredients and the chicken is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Rasel Raj
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. The marinade is simple to throw together and the chicken cooks quickly. I will definitely be making this again on busy weeknights.


Rodney Garcia
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This grilled chicken is delicious! The marinade is simple to make and the chicken is cooked to perfection. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a hit with my family.


Rafəddin Baxşəliyev
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I'm not a big fan of grilled chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The marinade is so flavorful and the chicken is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


love prem
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken is so juicy and tender, and the marinade is packed with flavor. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Soliu Elenugboro
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I love the lemongrass and chili in this marinade. It gives the chicken a really unique and delicious flavor. I served it with rice and vegetables, and it was a hit with my family.


nutta sacksgg
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This grilled chicken is amazing! The marinade is so flavorful and the chicken is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.