Lemongrass Grilled Chicken (with Nuoc Cham Sauce)

This juicy, charred Lemongrass Grilled Chicken with nuoc cham sauce is bursting with bold Vietnamese flavor. It's perfect for rice bowls, salads, wraps...

If you're looking for something fresh and delicious to shake up your summer dinner rountine, this Lemongrass Grilled Chicken has your name written all over it! We've been enjoying it on repeat, as there are so many ways to change it up. I also sent the recipe to my friend for testing. She reported that the whole family gave it a huge thumbs-up!

• 1¾ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)

• ⅓ cup brown sugar
• ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons neutral oil, like avocado or vegetable
• ⅓ cup finely minced lemongrass, or lemongrass paste
• 1 ounce fresh ginger, finely minced (about 2 tablespoons)
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 8 garlic cloves

• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• ¼ cup water
• ½ to 1 teaspoon chili garlic paste, adjust to taste
• 1 garlic clove, finely minced

• Fresh lime wedges
• Julienned or shredded carrots
• Shredded red and green cabbage
• Julienned daikon radish
• Sliced cucumber
• Crushed peanuts
• Fresh cilantro, mint, and basil leaves
• Cooked rice or noodles, jasmine, basmati, ramen, or rice noodles