Lemon Grass Chicken Skewers

Lemon Grass Chicken Skewers

A very tasty recipe from my Thai sister-in-law.

4 servings
Marinade 2 h / Preparation 10 min / Cooking 10 min
200 calories per serving 
  • Can be done in advance
  • Very easy
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Nuts & Peanuts Free
  • Halal
  • Kosher
  • Kid-friendly
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Ingredients

8 chicken thighs, boneless, skinless   500 g
2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed  
1 dried chili peppers, minced   0.4 g
2 stalks lemon grass, or cilantro leaves  
2 tbsp fish sauce (nam pla)   30 mL
2 tbsp sugar   24 g
2 tbsp lime juice, freshly squeezed   1 lime
2 tbsp water   30 mL
8 bamboo or wooden skewers  
2 tbsp canola oil   30 mL
  salt to taste    
  ground pepper to taste    

Before you start

These skewers can be cooked either in a pan on the stovetop or using an outdoor grill (in such case you will need first to soak the wooden skewers for about 15 min).

Method

Marinate

Mince or press the garlic, chili pepper, and lemon grass, then put them in a shallow dish. Add the fish sauce, water, sugar, and lime juice. Place the chicken pieces in the marinade, cover, and let stand in the refrigerator at least 2 h up to overnight.

Cook on stovetop or grill outdoor

When ready to cook, place the chicken pieces on to the skewers. Heat the canola oil on medium heat in a thick-bottom pan. Cook the chicken skewers about 5 min per side, until they are coloured.

Alternatively, grill on the barbecue for about 10 min, turning the skewers a couple of times. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Remarks

You may substitute lemon grass by lime zest and fresh cilantro leaves.

Servings of Canada's Food Guide

1 serving of this recipe is equivalent to:

Vegetables and Fruit: ¼ serving
Grain Products: 0 serving
Milk and Alternatives: 0 serving
Meat and Alternatives: 1¼ serving

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Claims

Free :
Trans Fat
Low :
Saturated Fat
Source of :
Omega-3, Vitamin E, Vitamin K

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Nutrition Facts Table

Nutrition Facts

per 1 serving (100g)

Amount

% DV*

* DV = Daily Value

Calories

200

Fat

11 g

17 %

Saturated 0.3 g
+ Trans 0.1 g

2 %

Cholesterol

65 mg

Sodium

170 mg

7 %

Carbohydrate

3 g

1 %

Fibre

0 g

0 %

Sugars

2 g

Protein

21 g

Vitamin A

0 %

Vitamin C

4 %

Calcium

0 %

Iron

0 %

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