Garlicky Lemongrass Chicken
- 5 plump lemongrass stalks, inner bulb only, coarsely chopped
- 3 scallions, white and light green parts only, coarsely chopped
- 1 large garlic clove, smashed
- 1 large jalapeno, chopped
- Pinch of sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil, plus more for brushing
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs and breasts
- In a food processor, pulse the lemongrass until finely chopped.
- Add the scallions, garlic, jalapeno and sugar and pulse until finely chopped.
- With the machine on, add the 1/4 cup of vegetable oil in a steady stream and process to a fine paste.
- Season the paste with salt and pepper.
- Using a small, sharp knife, make 1/2-inch-deep slashes into the chicken and rub the paste all over, working it into the slashes.
- Marinate the chicken for 15 minutes at room temperature or refrigerate overnight.
- Light a grill.
- Brush the chicken with oil, season with salt and pepper and grill over a medium-hot fire, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 15 minutes.
lemongrass stalks, scallions, garlic, jalapeno, sugar, vegetable oil, salt, skinless
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/garlicky-lemongrass-chicken (may not work)