Grilled Minced Chicken
Vietnamese Vietnamese - Grilled Dishes

Grilled Minced Chicken

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  6 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Chargrilled over glowing charcoal embers with an authentic smoky char, served with handcrafted accompaniments and savoury reductions.

Ingredients

  • • 500g minced chicken
  • • 2 stalks lemongrass, finely minced
  • • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • • 2 shallots, minced
  • • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • • 1 tbsp sugar
  • • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • • 1 tbsp cornflour
  • • 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Finely mince the lemongrass, garlic, and shallots.

2
Phase 2

Combine the minced chicken with the aromatics, fish sauce, sugar, black pepper, and cornflour.

3
Phase 3

Work the mixture until sticky and roll it into 16 small meatballs.

4
Phase 4

Thread the meatballs onto skewers and brush with oil.

5
Phase 5

Grill over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes, turning, until charred and cooked through.

6
Phase 6

Serve with a small bowl of fish sauce for dipping.