Soy Grilled Chicken Legs With Nuoc Cham

May 23, 2023May 23, 20230 1
Soy Grilled Chicken Legs With Nuoc Cham
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

1 hour 40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

6 whole chicken legs or 2 -3 lbs chicken parts
1 teaspoon coriander seed , ground
1/2 teaspoon white peppercorns , ground
2 teaspoons lemongrass
3 slices fresh ginger , good sized
2 garlic cloves
4 tablespoons soy sauce
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 garlic cloves
1 -2 red chile , stem , seeds and ribs removed
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons sugar , to taste
1/2 cup hot water

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
233
Sugar
5g
Fat
8g
Soy Grilled Chicken Legs With Nuoc Cham is a flavorful and easy-to-make main dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend BBQ. The juicy and tender chicken is marinated in a soy and spice blend, then grilled to perfection. Nuoc cham sauce is a delicious and versatile Vietnamese dipping sauce that pairs perfectly with this dish. This dish is perfect for those looking for a healthy and flavorful main dish option.

Instructions

1.Clean the chicken and pat dry.
2.In a mortar and pestle, blend ginger, garlic, sugar, white peppercorns, coriander, cinnamon and lemongrass until the mixture becomes a paste.
3.Add the soy sauce and blend to form a marinade.
4.Place chicken in a large ziplock bag and add the marinade.
5.Massage the chicken in the bag to ensure it is coated with the marinade.
6.Allow the chicken to marinate in the refrigerator for at least one hour or overnight.
7.When ready to cook, heat the grill to medium-high heat.
8.Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade.
9.Place the chicken on the grill and cook for 20-30 minutes, flipping occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through.
10.In a separate bowl, whisk together fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, garlic and chili until mixed.
11.Add hot water to the mixture and stir until sugar is dissolved.
12.Serve the chicken with nuoc cham sauce on the side.

PROS

This dish is high in protein and low in fat.

The soy marinade adds a delicious and savory flavor to the chicken.

Nuoc cham sauce is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of dishes.

CONS

The chicken takes some time to marinate, so plan ahead to ensure you have enough time to prepare the dish.

Marinade contains high levels of sodium due to the soy sauce.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is an excellent source of protein, which is important for building and maintaining muscle mass.
The soy marinade is flavorful and lower in fat compared to other marinades.
The fish sauce in the nuoc cham sauce contains omega-3 fatty acids that can help reduce inflammation in the body.

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