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Home » SNACK IDEAS » Grilled lemongrass chicken wings

Grilled lemongrass chicken wings

By Sachi | Published Jul 15, 2021 | Updated Jan 16, 2022 | 2 Comments

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Summery, citrusy lemongrass combines with umami rich fish sauce to infuse mouthwatering flavor into wings. Char them on the grill for amazing bbq wings you'll love.

Total carbs 4g

Overhead view of grilled lemongrass chicken wings on a bed of spring greens, basil, mint, cucumbers and shredded carrots with a side of fish sauce and a bouquet of purple and green basil.
Delicious grilled lemongrass chicken wings

I love the vivid colors, bright flavors and fresh aroma of Vietnamese food. Lemongrass marinade is common in Vietnamese cooking. Lemongrass is used as an aromatic to add fragrance. It is also chopped finely to add texture to dishes. This keto-friendly recipe uses less sugar than traditional lemongrass marinades. It also uses lemongrass paste, instead of fresh lemongrass, to keep things simple for the average home cook.

Share with 3 friends for a snack at about 4 grams of carbs per serving or have it all to yourself as a meal at 14 grams of carbs per meal.

Ingredients you'll need:

lemongrass

Lemongrass is a classic Vietnamese flavoring. There is really no substitute for lemongrass. It is citrusy more than lemony.

I cut a corner here by using ready made lemongrass paste instead of fresh lemongrass for two reasons:

  1. Fresh lemongrass isn't always available.
  2. It can be a lot of work to break down fresh lemongrass stalks. They can be tough and fibrous and require a bit of elbow grease to chop up, which is why this recipe calls for lemongrass paste.

You can find tubes of lemongrass paste next to the herbs in the produce section. Otherwise check the frozen herbs section of the supermarket.

chicken

This recipe calls for wings because I love char-grilled wings on the bbq, but you can substitute with chicken breast or thigh meat.

Tasty lemongrass chicken wings charred on the grill and served on a bed of veggies.
Tasty lemongrass chicken wings charred on the grill
(Image credit: Sachiko Goodyear)

brown sugar

Sugar helps the wings caramelize and develop nice grill marks. Don't worry about the added sugar since it is a very small amount. If you are on a very strict keto diet, you can leave out the sugar and still enjoy the beautiful flavor of lemongrass marinade.

garlic and shallots for a little spice

fish sauce

Adds salty umami flavor and an appetizing deep brown color.

oil

Add a splash of oil to the marinade to keep the wings from sticking to the grill.

Equipment you'll need

A charcoal grill is the best way to cook these wings, giving a lovely smoky char-grilled flavor. If you don't have a charcoal grill, no worries, a gas grill will do the trick. You can also arrange these wings in a single layer on a greased baking sheet and bake these in the oven at 400°F for 20-25 minutes.

Make ahead

You can marinate the wings up to 24 hours ahead of time.

Serving suggestions

Serve with fresh, raw vegetables like lettuce, sliced radishes or daikon radish, cucumbers, tomatoes, carrots, sliced red chili peppers, cilantro, mint, basil and lime.

Serve with a dipping sauce made of a 1:3 ratio of fish sauce to water with a squeeze of lime to dip veggies in.

Serve lemongrass chicken wings on a bed of spring greens, herbs and carrots with a side of fish sauce
Serve on a bed of spring greens, herbs and carrots with a side of fish sauce

Frequently asked questions

What are the health benefits to eating lemongrass?

Studies suggest that lemongrass can help reduce blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Lemongrass is antibacterial, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, aids digestion, relieves nausea, reduces cholesterol, relieves pain, stress and anxiety.

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Grilled lemongrass chicken wings on a plate with lettuce basil carrots and cucumbers

Grilled lemongrass chicken wings


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  • Author: Sachi
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 1 pound of wings 1x
  • Diet: Diabetic
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I love the vivid colors, bright flavors and fresh aroma of Vietnamese food. Summery, citrusy lemongrass combines with umami rich fish sauce to infuse mouthwatering flavor into the wings. Char them on the grill for amazing bbq wings you'll love.


Ingredients

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  • ¼ cup lemongrass paste
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon shallot, minced
  • ¼ cup fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon neutral-flavored oil, such as canola, avocado or grape seed
  • 1 pound chicken wings

Instructions

  1. Mix marinade ingredients in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly until sugar dissolves.
  2. Add wings. toss to coat. Cover and store in fridge to marinate for a minimum of 30 minutes and up to 24 hours.
  3. When it’s time to eat. Take the wings out of the fridge, toss them to redistribute the marinade, and allow them come to room temperature while you get the grill ready. Heat the grill to medium heat. Place wings on the grill and cook. For a gas grill cook wings covered, over low heat for 10 minutes on each side. For a charcoal grill cook wings covered over indirect heat for 10 minutes on each side.

Notes

To get indirect heat on a charcoal grill, push coals to one side.

If you want more pronounced grill marks place chicken over direct heat for the final 2-3 minutes of cooking on each side.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Grill
  • Cuisine: Vietnamese

Keywords: Grilled lemongrass chicken wings low-carb keto snack

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What's cooking, carb counters?! I’m Sachi, I'm the carb counting recipe developer at We Count Carbs! Need help figuring out what to make for breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner? Do you wish recipes came with carb counts and nutrition facts labels? You've come to the right place. We count carbs because carbs count!

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  1. Bradley Mohr says

    December 13, 2021 at 6:20 pm

    Totally one of my favorite wecountcarbs.com recipes! So easy and so delicious. My kids go nuts for these.

    ★★★★★

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    • Sachi says

      December 14, 2021 at 2:23 pm

      I love this! I'm so happy that this recipe is a hit with your family! Enjoy!

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