Juicy Lemongrass Chicken Vietnamese Style
This dish, Juicy Lemongrass Chicken Vietnamese Style, captures the bright and fresh balance that Vietnamese cooking is famous for. You’ll enjoy the lift from fresh aromatics and a savory base that keeps the meat juicy without heavy sauces.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 800 g Chicken thighs skin-on preferred for extra crispiness
- 30 ml Fish sauce
- 15 ml Lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 5 g Lemongrass finely chopped
- 5 g Garlic minced
- 5 g Ginger grated
- 2 g Black pepper
- 15 ml Vegetable oil for brushing
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together the fish sauce, lemon juice, lemongrass, garlic, ginger, and black pepper to create the marinade.
- Coat the chicken thighs evenly in the marinade and let them sit for at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat the air fryer to 200°C.
- Place the marinated chicken in the air fryer basket without overcrowding.
- Air fry the chicken for about 15 minutes, flipping halfway, until they are golden and cooked through.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Tip: Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket for better crisping.