Vietnamese Marinade for Chicken
Infuse your chicken with the bold and vibrant flavors of this Vietnamese Marinade, a perfect blend of savory, sweet, tangy, and spicy notes. Featuring staples of Vietnamese cuisine like fish sauce, fresh lime juice, and grated ginger, this quick and easy marinade is elevated with the umami depth of soy sauce, the toasty richness of sesame oil, and a touch of heat from chili flakes. Aromatics like minced garlic and scallions add fresh bursts of flavor, while brown sugar balances the mix with subtle caramel sweetness. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile marinade ensures your chicken is tender, juicy, and bursting with authentic Southeast Asian flair. Ideal for grilling, baking, or pan-frying, it’s a must-try for effortlessly delicious weeknight dinners or weekend barbecues.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, grated
- 0.5 teaspoons Chili flakes (or fresh red chili, finely chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Scallions, finely chopped
Instructions
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the fish sauce, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.
Add the fresh lime juice and sesame oil, whisking to blend the liquids completely.
Stir in the minced garlic, grated ginger, chili flakes (or fresh red chili), and black pepper to incorporate the aromatics.
Fold in the finely chopped scallions, mixing well.
Place the chicken (either whole pieces or cut into preferred serving sizes) in a large zip-top bag or shallow dish.
Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring every piece is well coated.
Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to penetrate the chicken.
When ready to cook, remove the chicken from the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature for about 15-20 minutes before grilling, baking, or pan-frying to your preference.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
268 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.5 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.1 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4931 mg | 214% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.0 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.7 g | ||
| Protein | 6.8 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 88 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 429 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
