Description
Enjoy tender and flavorful grilled chicken infused with delightful spices in this easy recipe! Try Grilled Vietnamese Chicken: A Flavorful Delight today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 1/2 tablespoons neutral oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
- Optional garnish: chopped green onions and cilantro
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together lime juice, oil, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, chili flakes, and cilantro to create the marinade.
- Place chicken in a resealable bag or shallow dish; pour marinade over it and coat well. Seal or cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Ensure grates are clean and lightly oiled.
- Remove chicken from marinade; let excess drip off. Grill for about 5 minutes on each side or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove from grill; let rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with green onions and cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of grilled chicken (approximately 113g)
- Calories: 218
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 587mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 105mg