Roasted Lemongrass Chicken

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
6%
Roasted Lemongrass Chicken
45 min.
4
517kcal

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Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Southeast Asia with our Roasted Lemongrass Chicken, a dish that promises to tantalize your taste buds while being both gluten-free and dairy-free. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this recipe serves four and is ready in just 45 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or a delightful weekend gathering.

The star of this dish is the aromatic lemongrass, which infuses the chicken with a refreshing citrusy essence that pairs beautifully with the savory notes of fish sauce and the subtle heat from chili-garlic sauce. Each bite is a harmonious blend of flavors, enhanced by the caramelization that occurs during roasting, resulting in crispy skin and juicy meat.

Not only is this Roasted Lemongrass Chicken a feast for the senses, but it also boasts a balanced caloric profile, with 517 kcal per serving. The dish is rich in protein, making it a satisfying main course that will keep you energized throughout the day. Serve it with the luscious pan juices drizzled over the top for an extra layer of flavor that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Whether you're a seasoned cook or a culinary novice, this recipe is straightforward and rewarding. Gather your ingredients, fire up the oven, and get ready to impress your family and friends with a dish that brings the essence of Asian cuisine right to your table!

Ingredients

  • pound chicken quartered
  • teaspoon sriracha 
  • tablespoons fish sauce divided (such as nuoc nam or nam pla)
  •  garlic clove chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black
  •  lemon grass fresh thick finely chopped
  • tablespoon juice of lime fresh
  • tablespoons oyster sauce 
  • tablespoons shallots chopped
  • tablespoons sugar divided
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil 
  • 0.5 cup water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • kitchen thermometer

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Whisk 1/4 cup oil, 3 tablespoons fish sauce, 1 tablespoon sugar, and next 6 ingredients in large bowl.
  3. Add chicken; turn to coat. Marinate at room temperature 1 hour.
  4. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in 12-inch ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Add chicken, skin side down, to skillet (reserve marinade in bowl). Cook 4 minutes. Turn chicken, add reserved marinade to skillet, and transfer to oven. Roast until thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 175°F, about 25 minutes.
  6. Transfer chicken to plate.
  7. Add 1/2 cup water, lime juice, remaining 2 tablespoons fish sauce, and remaining 1 tablespoon sugar to skillet. Bring to boil.
  8. Remove from heat, spoon fat from surface, and strain pan juices into small pitcher.
  9. Serve chicken with pan juices.
  10. *Available in the Asian foods section of many supermarkets and at Asian markets.
  11. **Available in the produce section of many supermarkets and at Asian markets.

Nutrition Facts

Calories517kcal
Protein24.86%
Fat67.15%
Carbs7.99%

Properties

Glycemic Index
40.52
Glycemic Load
4.49
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
14.883478242418%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.08mg
Hesperetin
0.34mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:517.3kcal
25.86%
Fat:38.29g
58.91%
Saturated Fat:9.13g
57.05%
Carbohydrates:10.26g
3.42%
Net Carbohydrates:9.93g
3.61%
Sugar:7.49g
8.32%
Cholesterol:122.47mg
40.82%
Sodium:2190.21mg
95.23%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:31.89g
63.78%
Vitamin B3:11.81mg
59.04%
Selenium:26.19µg
37.42%
Vitamin B6:0.69mg
34.64%
Vitamin K:27.99µg
26.66%
Phosphorus:251.19mg
25.12%
Magnesium:76.15mg
19.04%
Vitamin B5:1.54mg
15.42%
Zinc:2.29mg
15.24%
Manganese:0.28mg
13.94%
Vitamin B2:0.23mg
13.37%
Potassium:423.9mg
12.11%
Iron:1.97mg
10.95%
Vitamin B12:0.65µg
10.85%
Vitamin E:1.62mg
10.79%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.26%
Folate:26.64µg
6.66%
Copper:0.13mg
6.28%
Vitamin C:4.56mg
5.53%
Vitamin A:234.97IU
4.7%
Calcium:37.93mg
3.79%
Vitamin D:0.33µg
2.18%
Fiber:0.33g
1.33%
Source:Epicurious