Grilled Lemongrass Chicken with Vietnamese Nuoc Cham

Name: Grilled Lemongrass Chicken with Vietnamese Nuoc Cham
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 4 cloves garlic; ½ tsp black peppercorns; 1 stalk lemongrass (bottom half only, finely chopped); 2 Tbsp neutral oil; 1 Tbsp fish sauce; 1 Tbsp soy sauce; 1 Tbsp sugar; 2 Tbsp water; 1 lb chicken thighs (boneless, skinless); Jasmine rice or rice vermicelli (for serving); 1 small garlic clove; 1 Thai chili (or to taste); 1 ½ Tbsp sugar; 1/4 cup water; 2 Tbsp lime juice; 1 ½ Tbsp fish sauce

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:10min

Lemongrass chicken is a popular menu item in Vietnamese restaurants, and it's super easy to make at home. You can grill or broil the chicken in the oven, and the sweet and sour nuoc cham dipping sauce couldn't be simpler. Serve with rice or noodles, or put it in a banh mi sandwich!

Updated at: Thu, 27 Feb 2025 19:35:01 GMT