Lemongrass Chicken Drumsticks

A delicious, aromatic lemongrass chicken recipe that guarantees juicy, bouncy texture and deep flavor. Perfect for home cooking and an excellent choice for camping, as the marinade does all the work while you enjoy the outdoors!

Course dinner

Cuisine Vietnamese

Keyword camping ideas, camping meals, chicken recipes, easy camping meals, easy chicken marinade, easy summer grilling recipes, how to marinate chicken for grilling, overnight marinate, Vietnamese recipe

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 35

Servings 5 people

Ingredients

8-10 chicken drumsticks, with skin
¼ cup lemongrass, finely grounded or chopped
1 onion, grated
6 garlic cloves, grated
3 tbsp light soy sauce
1 tbsp dark soy sauce
2 tbsp maggi sauce
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tsp paprika
2 tbsp fish sauce

Instructions

In a large bowl or ziplock bag, combine all the ingredients and coat the chicken well. Let it marinate overnight in the fridge for maximum flavor.
Freeze for Camping – If taking it camping, freeze the marinated chicken. It will slowly defrost in your cooler, and by the time you need to cook it, it’s ready to go.
Grill to Perfection – Cook the chicken over a hot grill or campfire, turning occasionally, until the skin is caramelized and crispy, and the inside is cooked through (internal temp 165°F). Approximately 35 minutes, depending on the intensity of the open fire.
Serve and Enjoy – Let it rest for a few minutes before serving with rice, fresh herbs, or grilled vegetables.