Lemongrass Chicken Recipe
Savory and citrusy with just a hint of sweetness, this lemongrass chicken is a pure delight. Grilled chicken thighs are super tender and the perfect thing to dip in a semi-spicy sriracha mayo.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup cooking oil
- ¼ cup rice wine vinegar, can sub apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 stalks lemongrass, inner white part only
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 inch piece of ginger
- 1 lime, juiced
- 8 boneless chicken thighs
- Green onions, thinly sliced chilies, red onion, and lime, to serve
The Sriracha Mayo
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1-3 teaspoons sriracha, to taste
- 1 pinch sea salt
Instructions
- Place the oil, vinegar, soy sauce, lemongrass, garlic, ginger, and lime juice into a blender and blend on high until smooth.¼ cup cooking oil, ¼ cup rice wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 stalks lemongrass, 2 cloves garlic, 2 inch piece of ginger, 1 lime
- Place the chicken thighs in a shallow container (like a baking dish) and pour the marinade over the top. Mix the chicken thighs around well, so each piece is coated in the marinade. Let the chicken marinate for 1-2 hours.8 boneless chicken thighs
- While the chicken is marinating, make the sriracha mayo. Combine the mayonnaise, sriracha, and sea salt in a small bowl and mix well. Refrigerate until you use it.¼ cup mayonnaise, 1-3 teaspoons sriracha, 1 pinch sea salt
- Preheat your bbq or grill pan to medium-high. Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade.
- Place the chicken on the bbq and grill it for 6-7 minutes per side, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Remove the chicken from the grill, top with garnishes, and serve the sriracha mayo on the side.Green onions, thinly sliced chilies, red onion, and lime
Serving: 2 skinless chicken thighs, Calories: 302kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 44g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 217mg, Sodium: 342mg, Potassium: 559mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 66IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 21mg, Iron: 2mg