Spicy Lemongrass and Chili Grilled Chicken Skewers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-13 · Updated 2026-06-13

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Tender chicken marinated in a spicy lemongrass and chili blend, grilled on skewers until smoky and served with fresh herbs and lime. This Vietnamese-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 82 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, lemongrass stalks, red chili for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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: 70 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Vietnamese cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces chicken thighs
2, finely minced lemongrass stalks
2, deseeded and finely chopped red chili
3, minced garlic cloves
2 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 tsp black pepper
4 lime wedges
1/4 cup leaves fresh cilantro
8, soaked in water for 30 minutes wooden skewers

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1 lb chicken thigh pieces with 2 finely minced lemongrass stalks, 2 finely chopped red chilies, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp vegetable oil, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix well and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
Step 2: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
Step 3: Thread marinated chicken pieces onto 8 soaked wooden skewers, evenly distributing the meat.
Step 4: Grill skewers for about 4-5 minutes per side, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and slightly charred.
Step 5: Remove from grill and let rest for 2 minutes.
Step 6: Serve skewers garnished with 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves and lime wedges for squeezing over the top.