Bamboo-Skewered Thai Grilled Chicken with Lemongrass Marinade

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-08 · Updated 2026-04-08

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Chicken thighs marinated in a fragrant lemongrass and garlic blend, grilled to juicy perfection on traditional bamboo skewers that prevent curling. This Thai-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 61 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, fish sauce, palm sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 45 min Cook: 16 min Serves 4 Thai cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.25 lbs bone-in chicken thighs
3 tbsp fish sauce
2 tbsp palm sugar
3 stalks, finely minced lemongrass
4 cloves, minced garlic
1 tsp white pepper
2 tbsp coconut oil
8 bamboo skewers

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Instructions

Step 1: Trim excess fat from chicken thighs and pierce each with a fork in 3 places to allow marinade penetration. Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.
Step 2: In a bowl, combine 3 tbsp fish sauce, 2 tbsp palm sugar, 3 minced lemongrass stalks, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp white pepper. Stir until sugar dissolves, then mix in 2 tbsp coconut oil.
Step 3: Place chicken thighs in marinade, ensuring full coverage, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) turning once halfway.
Step 4: Thread chicken onto soaked bamboo skewers: slide skewer through drumstick to neck, secure both ends with wire, and repeat for each piece.
Step 5: Preheat grill to medium-high (375°F). Grill skewers for 8 minutes per side, basting occasionally with reserved marinade, until internal temperature reaches 165°F and edges are golden.