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Lemongrass and Coriander Grilled Chicken Skewers


[Ingredients] - 6 servings

  • 1 lemongrass - white part only - chopped

  • 3 kaffir lime leaves - chopped

  • 1 green chili - chopped

  • 2tbsp grated ginger

  • 4 coriander roots - chopped

  • 2 cups of coriander leaves

  • 1.6kg chicken thigh - trimmed

  • 2tbsp vegetable oil

  • Sea salt and cracked black pepper

  • 50g grated palm sugar

  • 2tbsp fish sauce

  • 125ml water

  • 1tbsp lime juice

[Steps]

  1. Place lemongrass, lime leaves, chili, ginger, coriander roots and coriander in a food processor and process till finely chopped.

  2. Place half the lemongrass mixture in a large mixing bowl. Add in chicken, oil, salt and pepper, toss well. Chill for 30mins.

  3. Meanwhile, place palm sugar, fish sauce, water and lime juice in a saucepan over high heat. Bring to boil and cook for 2-3mins or until slightly reduced.

  4. Remove from heat, add in remaining lemongrass mixture and mix well. Set aside.

  5. Preheat a char-grill pan or barbecue to medium heat. Skewer 2 pieces of chicken thigh for each skewer. Repeat for the rest.

  6. Cook skewers 5-6mins on each side or until charred and cooked thru'. Slice chicken and serve with reserved lemongrass marinade.

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