Baked Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Thighs

5 from 20 ratings

Baked Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Thighs

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.

Prep Time15

Cook Time25

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Vietnamese

Keyword: lemongrass chicken, lemongrass chicken recipe, Vietnamese lemongrass chicken, Vietnamese lemongrass chicken recipe

Servings: people

Calories: 1093kcal

Author: Becca Du

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

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Instructions

Combine all the ingredients for the marinade into a bowl (garlic through brown sugar). Mix and add the chicken. Make sure the chicken is coated in the marinade. Let it marinate in the fridge for 15 minutes. For the best flavor, marinate chicken at least an hour.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (218 degrees C).
Next sear the chicken skin to ensure it’s nice and crispy. Heat pan over high heat. Sear chicken thighs for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown. Make sure your pan is hot before you add your chicken to ensure the best sear.
After searing, place the chicken on a baking sheet. Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with rice, fresh vegetables, and a fried egg.

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Notes

Adjust the cook time accordingly when using different cuts of chicken. You can use any cut of chicken for this recipe, but they will cook differently depending on thickness and if they included bones. For example, I used bone in chicken thighs which cook for 25-30 minutes in the oven. However, boneless chicken thighs will cook for 20-22 minutes. Adjust the cook time accordingly when using different cuts of chicken.
How to reduce the cooking time. One thing that I do to reduce the cooking time is to cut the chicken into smaller pieces. I cut chicken into 1/2 inch thick pieces, marinate them, and then cook for 1-2 minutes on each side. I do this for weeknights when I don't have as much time to cook.
Other ways to cook this chicken. This chicken recipe can be grilled, sautéed, or baked. If you want to saute or cook this in a pan, lower the heat, cover, and cook your chicken for 15-20 minutes after you sear it on both sides.

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