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Lemongrass Chicken

Lemongrass Chicken

The ultimate comfort food, Lemongrass Chicken is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the taste of Thailand right into your kitchen. Juicy chicken thighs marinated in a fragrant combination of lemongrass, ginger, and spices will satisfy your cravings for a delicious, easy weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 8 medium boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 stalks lemongrass Tender white parts only, finely grated.
  • ½ small yellow onion Finely chopped.
  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon Thai red curry paste
  • 1 tablespoon Asian sweet chili sauce
  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • teaspoons sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 lime wedges
  • 2 cups your favorite small-leaf lettuce
  • 2 chopped green onions

Equipment

  • Grater
  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Frying Pan
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Chef's Knife

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
  2. In a large bowl, combine all marinade ingredients: lemongrass, onion, garlic, ginger, Thai red curry paste, sweet chili sauce, fish sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Stir to evenly combine. Reserve 1/4 cup for glazing while roasting; place in a covered container and refrigerate until ready to cook the chicken.
  3. Add chicken thighs to the remaining marinade in the bowl, ensuring all chicken pieces are evenly coated. Cover bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for more flavor.
  4. Preheat oven to 400°F. Remove chicken thighs from marinade, allowing any excess marinade to drip off.
  5. Line a rimmed baking pan with foil or parchment paper, and place a rack on top. Place chicken thighs on rack. Roast in the oven, flipping the chicken after 15 minutes. Using an instant-read kitchen thermometer, check internal temperature at the thickest part of the thighs – the chicken will be done when it reaches 165°F. During the last few minutes of roasting, brush chicken with the reserved marinade – the glaze will caramelize a bit as the chicken finishes cooking.
  6. Transfer chicken to a serving platter. Serve hot with your favorite tender, small leaf lettuce and a sprinkling of chopped green onions. Offer lime wedges for individuals to squeeze over their chicken.

Notes

  • To prepare fresh lemongrass: First remove any tough outer leaves, to reveal the tender interior leaves. Then use a microplane zester to finely grate only the tender white parts, which is usually about the bottom third of the stalk.
  • If you can’t find fresh lemongrass: Substitute with 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemongrass paste – this is a very easy way to get that beautiful lemongrass flavor!