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    Home » Recipes » Gluten Free Main Course

    Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Skewers

    Published: Jun 4, 2025 by Cinde LittleThis post may contain affiliate linksLeave a Comment

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    Experience the bright, citrusy zing of lemongrass in these simple yet flavourful Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Skewers. Tender, juicy chicken is infused with aromatic lemongrass, garlic, and ginger, creating a dish that's both comforting and vibrant. I want to say naturally gluten free but, there's always one ingredient to watch out for.

    A platter with skewers of Lemongrass Chicken surrounded by lemongrass, carrots, cucumber and lemon wedges. this gluten free recipe

    For a fabulous summer meal serve this with salad rolls or Asian coleslaw with peanut dressing. Ice cream lovers will want to serve this dairy free coconut ice cream with mango and peanuts for a smashing dessert.

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    • Ingredients
    • Substitutions
    • Variations for Lemongrass Chicken Skewers
    • Get The Tools
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    • Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Skewers
    • More Asian Pantry Ingredients

    Ingredients

    It's not hard to find fresh lemongrass but my secret is buying frozen, chopped lemongrass. It's in my freezer so I can make a Thai or Vietnamese dish anytime.

    How To Use Lemongrass
    • Lemon juice - For the perfect balance of sweet and sour.
    • Fish sauce - An essential ingredient for Vietnamese cuisine. I buy Squid Brand fish sauce which does not have squid in it. The ingredient list should only be anchovy, salt and sugar. If the label says anything else look for another brand. If this ingredient is new to you, check out gluten free fish sauce.
    • Gluten free soy sauce, garlic & ginger - Three pantry essentials that are in many Asian recipes.
    • Chile sauce - I like Sambal oelek.
    • Lemongrass - I enjoy the convenience of store bought frozen lemongrass but it does have an ingredient list. When I use fresh lemongrass, usually for a cooking class, I chop up what I have left and freeze it.
    • Chicken - This is a versatile recipe that can be made with any cut of chicken.

    See recipe card for exact amounts.

    Substitutions

    Fish sauce - For anyone with a fish allergy or on a vegan diet, this Vegan Fish Sauce substitute is the perfect. No one will even notice.

    Lemongrass - There is no substitute, this unique ingredient is worth finding.

    Variations for Lemongrass Chicken Skewers

    Chicken skewers seem a little fancy so that's my choice for entertaining. Luckily chicken in any form is a great choice so try one of these.

    • Whole chicken breasts or thighs can be marinated and grilled for an everyday dinner.
    • Sliced grilled chicken can be added to a salad, Buddha Bowl or Rice Noodle Bowl.
    • Chicken filets can be sautéed or grilled and used to make a Vietnamese Chicken Sub. They're a good choice for chicken skewers too.

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    Every kitchen needs a few tools, these are for grilling.

    • A reusable grilling sheet is ideal for a safe cooking surface and preventing cross contact. Consider the opposite too. At home you can have a mostly gluten free barbecue and use the grilling sheet for the occasional wheat filled hamburger bun, if someone just can't live without that.
    • Sturdy metal skewers are easy for skewers, while bamboo skewers need to be soaked in water before using. I like the long 10-inch skewers for a main course and shorter 4-inch and 6-inch skewers for an appetizer size portion.

    Top Tip

    If you love Asian cuisine like I do then get your gluten free pantry stocked up! Thai and Vietnamese cuisine is a gift to the gluten free community with so many naturally gluten free and dairy free dishes. Type Asian into the Search bar at the top of any page on my website and you'll see Asian recipes in all categories.

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    A platter with skewers of Lemongrass Chicken surrounded by lemongrass, carrots, cucumber and lemon wedges.

    Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Skewers

    Experience the bright, citrusy zing of lemongrass in these simple yet flavourful Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken skewers.
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Vietnamese
    Keyword: lemongrass chicken, lemongrass chicken skewers, Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Sandwich
    Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 6 minutes minutes
    Marinating time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 257kcal
    Author: Cinde Little

    Ingredients

    LEMONGRASS MARINADE

    • 6 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 4 tablespoon fish sauce
    • 2 tablespoon gluten free soy sauce
    • 3 tablespoon sugar
    • 1 teaspoon chile sauce I like Sambal oelek
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • 3 cloves garlic, minced
    • 3 tablespoon chopped ginger
    • 2 tablespoon chopped lemongrass frozen or chopped from 4 fresh stalks, trimmed

    THE MEAT

    • 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cubed or 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
    • 12-18 bamboo skewers soaked in water
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    Instructions

    Vietnamese Lemongrass Marinade

    • Combine all ingredients and pour marinade over chicken. Marinate at least 30 minutes or overnight.
    • Soak bamboo skewers for 4 hours or overnight.

    COOKING & SERVING

    • Thread chicken pieces onto skewers. Discard marinade.

    GRILLING METHOD

    • Preheat barbecue. Oil grill and cook chicken until nicely charred, about 3 minutes. Turn and cook another 3 minutes until cooked through.

    BROILER METHOD

    • Preheat oven broiler. Line baking sheet with foil and top with metal rack(s). Broil chicken until nicely browned, about 3 minutes. Turn and broil another 3 minutes until cooked through.
    • Serve hot.

    Notes

    Serve leftover chicken on a Rice Noodle Bowl, Buddha Bowl or in a Vietnamese Chicken Sub.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Skewers
    Serving Size
     
    1 person
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    257
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    5
    g
    8
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    6
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    0.02
    g
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    108
    mg
    36
    %
    Sodium
     
    2175
    mg
    95
    %
    Potassium
     
    774
    mg
    22
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    14
    g
    5
    %
    Fiber
     
    0.4
    g
    2
    %
    Sugar
     
    11
    g
    12
    %
    Protein
     
    38
    g
    76
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    56
    IU
    1
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    12
    mg
    15
    %
    Calcium
     
    27
    mg
    3
    %
    Iron
     
    1
    mg
    6
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    If you haven't set up your gluten free Asian pantry here are some posts to learn what you need to know.

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