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Thai Grilled Lemongrass Chicken
Thai-style grilled lemongrass chicken with a bold, savory marinade. Easy to prep and perfect for summer grilling or baking.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 30 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- ½ stalk lemongrass (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (peeled)
- 1 coriander root
- ½ tsp peppercorns
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- ½ tbsp light soy sauce
- ⅛ tsp dark soy sauce
- ¼ cup evaporated milk
- 3-4 chicken thighs
Instructions
- 1
Pound lemongrass, garlic, coriander root, and peppercorns in a mortar and pestle until you get a rough paste.
- 2
Transfer the paste to a mixing bowl. Add sugar, all sauces, and evaporated milk. Mix well until smooth.
- 3
Add chicken thighs and toss to coat evenly in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for a few hours or overnight. Flip halfway through if not fully submerged.
- 4
Grill over low-medium heat, turning occasionally until the skin is golden and slightly charred and the meat is cooked through.
- 5
Serve with sticky rice and your favorite dipping sauce.