Lemon Chicken

  Lemon Chicken

This lemon chicken has a sweet and salty marinade and is grilled to juicy perfection.

Ingredients :

8 boneless, skinless chicken thigh tops (approximately 675g) 

3 tablespoons of brown sugar 

2 tablespoons of soy sauce 

1 1⁄2 tablespoons of fish sauce 

1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice 

2 tablespoons of fresh lemon, minced 

1 1⁄2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced (see notes) 1

3 garlic cloves, minced d

1⁄4 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional) 

Instructions:

1️⃣ Prepare the lemon tree: Cut it into 7 to 10 cm pieces and remove the hard and woody outer layers. Chop the tender part in fine. 

2️⃣ Mix the marinade: In a medium bowl, combine brown sugar, soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, lemon zest, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes if using. 

3️⃣ Marinate the chicken: Add the chicken thigh tops and mix well to coat them in marinade. Let it marinate for at least 1 hour, or up to 8 hours. 

4️⃣ Grill the chicken: Preheat the grill over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) in the thickest part. 

Notes:

Lemonade Substitute: You can substitute the lemonade with lemon batter if you prefer. 

Chicken breast: If you are using chicken breasts instead of thigh tops, flatten them to 1.5 cm thick before marinating, then grill them for 6-7 minutes on each side. 

Serving suggestion: We like to serve this chicken over rice noodles or rice, along with fresh vegetables (such as cucumbers, bean sprouts, pea sprouts), and fresh herbs like basil, cilantro or mint. 

Conservation:

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. 

Enjoy your meal! 

Preparation time: 1:10

Cooking time: 6 minutes

Total time: 1:16

Portions : 4