Grilled Lemongrass Chicken
This Grilled Lemongrass Chicken provides 2g protein and 213 calories per serving, making it a light accompaniment to higher-protein mains. Quick-preps 6 servings on the stovetop, ideal for adding volume and flavour variety to your rotation without excess calories. Pairs well with rice or noodles when you're building a complete macro-balanced meal.
Ingredients
- •Chicken, Whole
- •Ginger, Fresh Root(30g)
- •Garlic
- •Lemongrass, Fresh
- •Honey(30g)
- •Vegetable oil(60g)
- •1 tablespoon kosher salt
- •Brown sugar(60g)
- •Soy Sauce, Low Sodium(60g)
- •Vinegar, Rice(30g)
- •Sriracha sauce(5g)
- •Sesame Oil, Toasted(3g)
- •Ginger, Fresh Root(5g)
- •Garlic(15g)
- •Green Onion (Scallion)
- •Ginger, Fresh Root(10g)
- •Garlic(10g)
- •Soy Sauce, Low Sodium(15g)
- •Vinegar, Rice(15g)
- •Fish sauce(15g)
- •Vegetable oil(30g)
Instructions
- 1Heat the grill to medium-high.
- 2Make the lemongrass paste. In a food processor, combine the ginger, garlic, lemongrass, honey, oil, and salt. Blend until a paste forms.
- 3Pat the chicken dry and rub it all over with the lemongrass paste until evenly coated.
- 4Reduce the heat to medium and brush the grates with oil. Add the chicken directly to the grill, breast side up, over direct heat and cook until lightly charred, about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low, flip the chicken, cover the grill and cook until the juices run clear and the internal temperature of the thigh reads 165°F on an instant-read thermometer, about 45 minutes. Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving.
- 5Meanwhile, make the sriracha-brown sugar sauce. In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sriracha, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook until the sauce thickens slightly, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat. The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.
- 6Make the scallion oil. In a small bowl, whisk together scallions, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, fish sauce, and oil until combined.
- 7Serve the chicken drizzled with sriracha-brown sugar sauce and scallion oil, or serve them on the side for dipping.
Nutrition — Per Serving
213
calories
2g
protein
16g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 18g
- Saturated fat
- 2.4g
- Sodium
- 669 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.3g
6 servings per batch · ~66g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Grilled Lemongrass Chicken have per serving?
Each serving has only 2g of protein and 213 calories with 16g fat and 18g carbs. This recipe is primarily a carbohydrate and fat source and should be paired with a dedicated protein source to meet macro targets.
How long does Grilled Lemongrass Chicken take to prep?
This quick prep recipe yields 6 servings, making it an efficient side or component for meal prep when combined with other protein sources. The lemongrass marinade adds flavor during minimal active cooking time.
Is Grilled Lemongrass Chicken good for fat loss?
At 213 calories, this recipe works for fat loss as a side component, but the 2g protein per serving means it cannot serve as your primary protein source—pair it with a high-protein item like grilled chicken breast or lean beef to stay on target.
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