Lemongrass Wings

When it comes to summer BBQ parties, one item that is always on my menu is BBQ wings.

When it comes to grilling time, chicken wing is the way to go.

One of the most delicious grilled or BBQ chicken wings recipes is Lemongrass Wings, using lemongrass and fish sauce to marinate the wings. This recipe is Vietnamese-inspired.

This is an easy recipe as the ingredient lists are pretty short: lemongrass, fish sauce, garlic, honey, and black pepper. Marinate the wings overnight and fire up your grill the next day.

If you don’t have a grill, you can bake these wings in the oven and then broil it for a couple of minutes to char the surface. You can also use a grill pan and cook on stove top.

For the chicken wings, get smaller party wings if you can. These days, all the wings are rather big, so I always look for “party wings” whenever I have BBQ.

Party wings are are small but still meaty. They are just perfect for BBQ as they cook fast and more importantly, they will be cooked through before burning.

How Many Calories per Serving?

This recipe is only 321 calories per serving.

What Dishes to Serve with This Recipe?

For a wholesome meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes.

Shrimp Kebab

Chili Lime Grilled Chicken

Bean Curd Skin with Shrimp (Vietnamese Tau Hu Ky)

Caramel Shrimp (Vietnamese Tom Rim)

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Lemongrass Wings

Servings 3 people

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Lemongrass chicken wings - marinate the wings with lemongrass & Asian seasonings for the best party wings ever.

Calories 321 kcal

Author Bee | Rasa Malaysia

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons grated lemongrass
• 2 stalks lemongrass (pounded)
• 1 1/2 lbs. small chicken wings, party wings
• 3 tablespoons fish sauce
• 5 cloves garlic peeled and smashed
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/4 teaspoon coarsely cracked black pepper

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Directions

1. 1

   Use a grater such as Microplane to grate the white part of the lemongrass, about 2 tablespoons. Keep the rest of the lemongrass and cut into 4-inch length, use the back of a knife to pound and smash the lemongrass to release its aroma and flavor.

2. 2

   Rinse the chicken wings with cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Transfer the wings to a big Ziploc bag and add all the ingredients inside. Combine everything well and make sure that the wings are nicely coated with the fish sauce and lemongrass mixture. Let marinate in the fridge overnight.

3. 3

   Fire up the grill the next day. Grill the wings until they turn golden brown and nicely charred on both sides. Serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

If you have more chicken wings, you don't have to increase the ratio of the fish sauce exactly. Fish sauce is salty so use your best judgment. If you bake these wings, preheat the oven to 350F or 180C and bake until the surface turned brown. Then broil for 1-2 minutes to char the surface.

Nutrition Facts

Lemongrass Wings

Amount Per Serving (3 people)

Calories 321 Calories from Fat 180

% Daily Value*

Fat 20g31%

Saturated Fat 6g38%

Cholesterol 94mg31%

Sodium 1505mg65%

Carbohydrates 12g4%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 6g7%

Protein 24g48%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Course: Vietnamese Recipes

Cuisine: Chicken Wings

Keyword: Lemongrass Wings