Chicken inasal, grilled lemongrass chicken
Chicken marinated in lemongrass, ginger, garlic and lime then grilled until charred and juicy, with a buttery annatto baste.
- Time1 hr 10
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.45 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the lemongrass, garlic, ginger, vinegar, lime juice, 1 tbsp of the oil, paprika, turmeric and pepper. Rub into the chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
30 min - 2
Heat the grill or barbecue to medium. Cook the rice following the packet instructions.
- 3
Grill the chicken skin side up for 15 minutes, turning once.
15 min - 4
Brush with the remaining oil and cook for another 10 minutes, until charred and cooked through with clear juices.
10 min - 5
Rest for 5 minutes. Serve with rice and lime wedges.
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