This Lemongrass Chicken recipe is simple and healthy. Chicken Thighs marinate with lemongrass, ginger and garlic before slipping under the broiler to cook and caramelize. Slice and serve over Thai jasmine rice with your favorite veggie side dish.
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Because it’s bowls like this, that if it was up to me, I would eat every night of the week. Fluffy Thai jasmine rice topped with tender, sticky and caramelized Lemongrass Chicken with an obnoxious amount of veggies on the side. Yes, there’s rice under all that.
In this super simple recipe, boneless skinless chicken thighs are tossed in a simple flavor-packed marinade and hangs out in your fridge for as little as 1 hour or overnight and it cooks under the broiler, taking only minutes to cook!
To Make This Lemongrass Chicken You Will Need:
- boneless skinless chicken thighs
- lemongrass paste
- garlic
- fresh ginger
- coconut aminos
- toasted sesame oil
- sambal oelek
- sugar
- white pepper
- toasted sesame seeds
- cilantro
In a mixing bowl, measure and add in 1/4 cup lemongrass (I use organic lemongrass paste), 2 cloves grated garlic, 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger – I eyeball it, 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, 1 teaspoon sambal oelek, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1/2 teaspoon white pepper and 2 tablespoons coconut aminos.
Stir well to combine.
Add it to 1-1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs.
Toss well to combine. Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight. Pull the chicken out 30 minutes prior to cooking.
Move your oven rack to the highest position in your oven. Preheat your broiler to high and line a rimmed metal baking sheet with foil, then arrange the marinated chicken thighs on the foil.
Slip the pan under the broiler and cook 3 minutes. Rotate the pan and continue broiling for 3 to 4 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°. Watch carefully to avoid burning. However a deep caramelization in spots is encouraged!
Transfer to a cutting board to rest before slicing.
I serve the bright and flavorful lemongrass chicken over cooked thai jasmine rice, with a fresh cabbage salad or roasted broccoli. Topping the chicken with toasted sesame seeds, cilantro and a little sriracha for some heat.
Enjoy! And if you give this Lemongrass Chicken Recipe a try, let me know! Snap a photo and tag me on twitter or instagram!
Lemongrass Chicken
This Lemongrass Chicken recipe is simple and healthy. Chicken Thighs marinate with lemongrass, ginger and garlic before slipping under the broiler to cook and caramelize. Slice and serve over Thai jasmine rice with your favorite veggie side dish.
Ingredients
- 1 and 1/4 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup lemongrass paste
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 1 teaspoon sambal oelelk
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 2 cups cooked Jasmine Thai rice
Instructions
- In bowl measure and add; lemongrass, garlic, ginger, coconut aminos, sesame oil, sugar, white pepper and sambal oelek. Stir to combine.
- Add in the chicken thighs and toss well to coat. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour or up to overnight.
- Pull the chicken out 30 minutes prior to cooking.
- Move your oven rack to the highest position in your oven. Preheat your broiler to high and line a rimmed metal baking sheet with foil, then arrange the marinated chicken thighs on the foil.
- Slip the pan under the broiler and cook 3 minutes. Rotate the pan and continue broiling for 3 to 4 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°. Watch carefully to avoid burning. However a deep caramelization is encouraged!
- Transfer to a cutting board to rest before slicing.
- Serve over cooked rice with your favorite side.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 118Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 141mgCarbohydrates: 18gFiber: 0gSugar: 2gProtein: 6g
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