Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Wings
These Vietnamese lemongrass chicken wings are marinated in a tangy lemongrass marinade and then grilled to perfection. They're a perfect appetizer or main course for any barbecue or gathering.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Vegetable oil - For grilling
- Black pepper - 1 teaspoon
- Sugar - 1 tablespoon
- Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
- Fish sauce - 2 tablespoons
- Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
- Lemongrass - 2 stalks, finely chopped
- Chicken wings - 2 lbs
Let's Get Started
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped lemongrass, minced garlic, fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and black pepper.
- Add the chicken wings to the bowl and toss to coat in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
- Remove the chicken wings from the marinade, shaking off any excess, and grill for about 10 minutes on each side, or until the wings are golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve the wings hot, garnished with additional chopped lemongrass if desired.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Appetizer
- Prep Time: 120 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 30g
- Carbs: 10g
- Protein: 35g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 5g
