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Vietnamese Chicken Skewers

Vietnamese Chicken Skewers Recipe

Michael Bao Huynh - Mai house, New York City
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Prep Time 2 hrs
Cook Time 5 mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Vietnamese
Calories 124.5 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 small red onion, minced
  • 1 stalk lemongrass, inner leaves only, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and minced
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, split, seeds removed
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
  • 1 cup fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 lime, juice of
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts

Instructions
 

  • Combine the garlic, onion, lemongrass, ginger, peppers, cilantro, fish sauce, sugar, and lime in a saucepan.
  • Slowly bring to a boil over medium heat, then take off the stove and cool.
  • Cut chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes.
  • Toss the chicken into the marinade and let it marinate for 1 to 2 hours.
  • Soak wooden skewers in cold water for 30 minutes.
  • Skewer the chicken cubes and grill them for 3 to 4 minutes a side, until they're firm and lightly charred.

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Nutrition

Serving: 176gCalories: 124.5kcalCarbohydrates: 12.1gProtein: 16.9gFat: 0.8gSaturated Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 34.2mgSodium: 4424.7mgFiber: 0.6gSugar: 9.6g
Keyword < 4 Hours, Asian, Chicken, Meat, One-Dish Meal, Poultry, Vietnamese
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