Baked Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Thighs

Name: Baked Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1 shallot (minced); 2 stalks lemongrass (minced); 2 tbsp fish sauce; 1 tbsp oyster sauce; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tbsp honey; 1 tbsp brown sugar; 2 lb chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:25min

This Vietnamese lemongrass chicken features chicken thighs tenderized and seasoned in a homemade marinade of soy sauce, oyster and fish sauce, and minced lemongrass. The chicken thighs are pan-seared until the skin is golden brown and crispy, yielding tender and juicy meat. Serve this flavorful lemongrass chicken with steamed rice, fresh veggies, and a fried egg before diving in.

Updated at: Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:26:48 GMT