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
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.
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Adeline Ferguson
a-ferguson@gmail.comThis 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
danielle-c@gmail.comI 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
m_zoann67@hotmail.co.ukThis 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
s-jeannette@hotmail.co.ukI'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
a41@hotmail.co.ukThis 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
m_oladele@hotmail.frI 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
er-a@yahoo.comThis 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
daniat61@aol.comI'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
g_dulce91@gmail.comThis 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
mst-f89@hotmail.co.ukI 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
sharon94@gmail.comThis 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
binod35@gmail.comI'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
dreams-m2@gmail.comThis 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
rasel72@gmail.comI 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
r_garcia69@hotmail.frThis 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
r_b@aol.comI'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
p-l@gmail.comThis 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
soliu.elenugboro@gmail.comI 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
sacksggn@yahoo.comThis grilled chicken is amazing! The marinade is so flavorful and the chicken is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.