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Vietnamese Lemongrass Grilled Chicken Thighs
A fragrant marinade of lemongrass, fish sauce, garlic, and a touch of sugar gives these boneless thighs a deeply savory, slightly sweet crust when grilled hot and fast, a staple of Vietnamese street food known as ga nuong.
Prep20 min
Cook12 min
Total32 min
ServingsServes 4
DifficultyMedium
Rating★ 4.2
Why You'll Love This
- Authentic Vietnamese street-food flavor at home
- Deep caramelized char from the sugar in the marinade
- Bright, punchy finish from lime and fresh herbs
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A Few Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 stalks fresh lemongrass, tough outer layers removed, minced (or 2 tablespoons lemongrass paste)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- … and 10 more
First Step
If using fresh lemongrass, trim the root end and remove the tough outer layers, then finely mince only the tender lower portion of the stalk.
