Vietnamese Five Spice Chicken Recipe
Vietnamese five spice chicken is a simple yet delicious grilled chicken, marinated in delicious spices and fragrant lemongrass.
Servings: 1
Calories: 392kcal
Equipment
- 1 Cast Iron
Ingredients
Marinade Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon Five spice powder
- 1 tablespoon Fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon Soy Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 stalk Lemongrass
Chicken and Rice
- 6 oz Boneless skinless chicken thigh
- 1 serving Brown Rice (¼ cup uncooked)
- Salt and Pepper
- Cilantro and red pepper flakes (For garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade – Mince the garlic and lemongrass. In a large bowl, mix together with give spice, fish sauce, soy sauce, and sugar.
- Marinade the chicken – Trim the excess fat off the chicken. Mix in the marinade thoroughly and let marinade for at least an hour, or overnight for best results.
- Cook the chicken – Heat a cast iron on the stove to about medium-high heat. Spray the cooking oil on the pan and add the marinated chicken thighs into the pan in a single layer for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until there is a tender white core on the chicken. Pour the reserved marinade over the chicken while it is cooking to baste it.
- Garnish and serve – Serve the chicken with a side of rice and garnish with some fresh herbs and chili flakes. Serve and enjoy your Vietnamese chicken!
Notes
Substitutions and Variations
Swap soy sauce for oyster sauce – It has a thicker and sweeter consistency.
Chicken skewers – Add these on some skewers for a great easy-to-eat snack for summer grilling parties.
Expert Tips
Lemongrass Tips – To prepare lemongrass, start by peeling it back a few layers to reach the white fleshy part. Then, cut the lemongrass into thin slices until the purple rings disappear.
Alternative Ways to Cook – You can also cook this in an air fryer, on the grill, or in the oven.
Nutrition
Calories: 392kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 162mg | Sodium: 1904mg | Potassium: 802mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 57IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 5mg