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Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken

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Bright, citrusy, deeply savoury — chicken thighs marinated in lemongrass, fish sauce and chilli, then seared until charred at the edges. Twenty minutes from start to finish.

Prep 15 mins
Cook 12 mins
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Per serving £1.07

Approx £4.29 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours →

S by Steven Tobin · Published 4 May 2026
Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken

The recipe

Instructions

  1. 1
    Trim the lemongrass to the tender lower 10cm and finely chop. Pulse in a blender with garlic, fish sauce, soy, sugar and oil.
  2. 2
    Pour over the chicken thighs in a bowl, massage in. Marinate at least 15 minutes.
  3. 3
    Heat a heavy pan on high. Add the chicken skin-side down and cook for 6 minutes without moving.
  4. 4
    Flip, lower the heat to medium, cook another 5-6 minutes until cooked through and the marinade has caramelised.
  5. 5
    Squeeze over fresh lime, scatter with chopped chilli and coriander. Serve with rice and pickled vegetables.

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About Steven Tobin

Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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