Lemongrass Chicken

A South East Asian Classic. Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 oz lemongrass paste

• 2 oz onion

• 3/4 oz fresh cilantro (or Thai basil)

• 1/2 oz fresh ginger root

• 1/4 oz mukrat (kaffir) lime leaf if available

• 2 tbs olive oil (.75 oz)

• 1 lb skinless chicken thighs

• Salt to taste

Directions

• Make the lemongrass rub (lemongrass, onion, cilantro, ginger, lime leaf, olive oil) with a food processor

• Cut the chicken thighs into strips

• Marinate the chicken with the lemongrass rub. Add salt. Marinade for a minimum of 30 minutes

• Grill the chicken to 165 F internal temperature

• Serve hot with cooked rice and simple vegetable salad

Pork chops, pork shoulders or tender cuts of beef are excellent alternatives to chicken. This grilled chicken is excellent in a Vietnamese Banh Mi sandwich.