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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons lemongrass, grated
  • 2 stalks lemongrass, pounded
  • 1 12 lbs small chicken wings (1 - 1 1/2 lbs )
  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce (nuoc nam)
  • 5 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 14 teaspoon black pepper, coarsely cracked

Method

  • Use a grater such as Microplane to grate the white part of the lemongrass, about 2 tablespoons.
  • Keep the rest of the lemongrass and cut into 4-inch length, use the back of a knife to pound and smash the lemongrass to release its aroma and flavor.
  • Rinse the chicken wings with cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Transfer the wings to a big Ziploc bag and add all the ingredients inside.
  • Combine everything well and make sure that the wings are nicely coated with the fish sauce and lemongrass mixture.
  • Let marinate in the fridge overnight.
  • Fire up the grill the next day.
  • Grill the wings until they turn golden brown and nicely charred on both sides.
  • Internal temp should reach 170 degrees Serve immediately.
  • Note.
  • You can bake these wings, preheat the oven to 350F or 180C and bake until the surface turned brown.
  • Then broil for 1-2 minutes to char the surface.