Ga Nuong (Vietnamese Grilled Chicken)
A fragrant, caramelized grilled chicken marinated with lemongrass, fish sauce, and a touch of honey — crisp at the edges and tender inside. Bright lime and fresh herbs lift the savory-sweet glaze for an irresistible, home-friendly Vietnamese classic.
2 lb chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on
2 stalk lemongrass, white parts only, finely chopped
4 clove garlic, minced
1 shallot, finely chopped
3 tbsp fish sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar, packed
1 tbsp honey
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
1 lime, juiced
2 stalk scallions, thinly sliced
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
1 cucumber, thinly sliced, for serving
1 carrot, julienned, for serving
1 tbsp sesame seeds
1 tbsp cooking spray
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Nutritional information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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