Grilled Lemongrass Chicken

The go-to dish for those who love lemongrass. This flavorful chicken is wonderful with fresh chilled pickled veggies and steamed rice. Simple and delicious, perfect for summer time outdoor grilling or warming up your kitchen with winter time broiling.

Ang Sach Moun Kroeung – Grilled Lemongrass Chicken
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 12
Author: Chef Channy

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, mix lemongrass paste, kaffir lime leaves, oil, and oyster sauce. Rub mixture onto chicken, let marinate for at least 3 minutes. It can be grilled, or pan-fried until the meat is at least 165ºF.

Notes

Serve with steamed rice and Freshly Pickled Vegetables, or green salad
Variations: Baby back ribs, Fish
* Substitute with 1 teaspoon of dried makrut lime flakes 
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Chef Channy

Chef Channy is a survivor of the Khmer Rouge genocide in Cambodia. Chef was formally trained as an engineer and worked in Aerospace industry building jet fighters, and in Biotech industry building instruments that assist oncologist diagnoses and treats cancer patients. Additionally, Chef published her award winning memoir ShortHairDetention.com; and created a non-profit organization to support educators with teaching about Cambodian Genocide: CambodianGenocideResourceCenter.org. Currently, Chef spends most of her time perfecting Cambodian recipes for her food manufacturing company AngkorFood.com and cooking at her restaurant AngkorChef.com in downtown San Jose.

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3 Comments

  • char

    your recipe calls for 3.5 ounces of lemon grass paste. there is only 3.5 ounces in each jar? that’s the whole jar?

    January 15, 2020 at 2:07 pm
    • angkorchef

      Hi Char,
      Yes, the whole jar marinates 2.5 pounds of meat. If you want a stronger lemongrass flavor, you can reduce the meat.
      Thank you!

      January 15, 2020 at 8:38 pm

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