Grilled Lemongrass Chicken with Cilantro-Lime Slaw

Indulge in a taste of Vietnam with our Grilled Lemongrass Chicken. Juicy, tender chicken, infused with the fragrant essence of lemongrass and lime, is grilled to perfection. Served with a crisp and zesty cilantro lime slaw, this dish is a true culinary delight.
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Grilled Lemongrass Chicken with Cilantro-Lime Slaw

Indulge in a taste of Vietnam with our Grilled Lemongrass Chicken. Juicy, tender chicken, infused with the fragrant essence of lemongrass and lime, is grilled to perfection. Served with a crisp and zesty cilantro lime slaw, this dish is a true culinary delight.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 stalk lemongrass
  • 1 tsp black peppercorn
  • 1 tbsp garlic
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp ginger
  • zest of juice
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • lime wedges to serve
  • steamed rice

For Cilantro-Lime Slaw

  • 1/2 bunch cilantro
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/2 shallot
  • juice of 2 limes
  • 1 ts[ honey
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup shredded daikon
  • 1 thai chili
  • 1/2 cup peanuts crushed

Instructions
 

  • Cut the lemongrass into 1” pieces and place in a mortar and pestle along with the black peppercorns.. Pound to a paste and mix with other marinade ingredients. This step can also be done in a food processor, but pounding it releases more of the aromatic oils in the lemongrass.  Add to chicken and massage well. Cover and transfer to refrigerator and allow to marinade for a minimum 2 hours and up to 24.
  • To prepare the slaw, combine cilantro, garlic, shallot, lime juice and honey in a food processor and puree until smooth. While the motor is still running, slowly drizzle in vegetable oil until emulsified. Transfer to a mixing bowl and toss with cabbage, bean sprouts, carrot, daikon and thai chili (if using). Transfer to serving dish and garnish with crushed peanuts.
  • Preheat bbq grill to medium high.
  • Wipe of excess marinade from chicken and grill, flipping often until chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 F.
  • Serve grilled lemongrass chicken with cilantro-lime slaw, steamed rice and lime wedges.
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Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 stalk lemongrass
  • 1 tsp black peppercorn
  • 1 tbsp garlic
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp ginger
  • zest of juice
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • lime wedges to serve
  • steamed rice

For Cilantro-Lime Slaw

  • 1/2 bunch cilantro
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/2 shallot
  • juice of 2 limes
  • 1 ts[ honey
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup shredded daikon
  • 1 thai chili
  • 1/2 cup peanuts crushed

Directions

  • Cut the lemongrass into 1” pieces and place in a mortar and pestle along with the black peppercorns.. Pound to a paste and mix with other marinade ingredients. This step can also be done in a food processor, but pounding it releases more of the aromatic oils in the lemongrass.  Add to chicken and massage well. Cover and transfer to refrigerator and allow to marinade for a minimum 2 hours and up to 24.
  • To prepare the slaw, combine cilantro, garlic, shallot, lime juice and honey in a food processor and puree until smooth. While the motor is still running, slowly drizzle in vegetable oil until emulsified. Transfer to a mixing bowl and toss with cabbage, bean sprouts, carrot, daikon and thai chili (if using). Transfer to serving dish and garnish with crushed peanuts.
  • Preheat bbq grill to medium high.
  • Wipe of excess marinade from chicken and grill, flipping often until chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 F.
  • Serve grilled lemongrass chicken with cilantro-lime slaw, steamed rice and lime wedges.