Alpha Gal Friendly Grilled Lemongrass Chicken
Total time1 hr 55 min
Prep time20 min
Cook time35 min
4.8(18)
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4 servings
For the chicken
- 3 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces (thighs and drumsticks)
For the marinade
- 4 stalks lemongrass, tough outer layers removed, bottom 5 inches finely minced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp neutral oil (such as canola or vegetable oil)
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
For serving
- lime wedges, for serving
- fresh cilantro, for serving (optional)
- sliced fresh chili, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the minced lemongrass and garlic in a mortar and pestle (or food processor) and pound or pulse into a coarse paste.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the lemongrass-garlic paste, fish sauce, soy sauce, neutral oil, sugar, ground turmeric, black pepper, salt, and lime juice until the sugar dissolves.
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