Lemongrass Wings

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Lemongrass Wings - BBQ chicken wings with lemongrass and Asian seasonings for the best grilled wings ever. Easy and tastes so good.

Grilled lemongrass chicken wings in a sheet pan.
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When it comes to summer BBQ parties, one item that is always on my menu is BBQ wings.

When it comes to grilling time, chicken wing is the way to go.

Close up of grilled Vietnamese chicken wings with lemongrass and fish sauce.

One of the most delicious grilled or BBQ chicken wings recipes is Lemongrass Wings, using lemongrass and fish sauce to marinate the wings. This recipe is Vietnamese-inspired.

For more Vietnamese-inspired chicken recipes, check out my Vietnamese chicken wings recipe!

Lemongrass and fish sauce marinated lemongrass chicken wings on an outdoor grill.

This is an easy recipe as the ingredient lists are pretty short: lemongrass, fish sauce, garlic, honey, and black pepper. Marinate the wings overnight and fire up your grill the next day.

If you don’t have a grill, you can bake these wings in the oven and then broil it for a couple of minutes to char the surface. You can also use a grill pan and cook on stove top.

Perfectly grilled lemongrass BBQ wings on a serving platter.

For the chicken wings, get smaller party wings if you can. These days, all the wings are rather big, so I always look for “party wings” whenever I have BBQ.

Party wings are are small but still meaty. They are just perfect for BBQ as they cook fast and more importantly, they will be cooked through before burning.


Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories per serving?

This recipe is only 321 calories per serving.

BBQ chicken wings with lemongrass and Asian seasonings dipped in chicken wing sauce.

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4.75 from 27 votes

Lemongrass Wings

Lemongrass chicken wings – marinate the wings with lemongrass & Asian seasonings for the best party wings ever.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 3 people
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Ingredients  

  • 2 tablespoons lemongrass, grated
  • 2 stalks lemongrass, pounded
  • 1 1/2 lbs (750g) small chicken wings, party wings
  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 5 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, coarsely cracked

Instructions 

  • Use a grater, such as a Microplane, to grate the white part of the lemongrass until you have about 2 tablespoons. Keep the rest of the lemongrass and cut it into 4-inch (10 cm) lengths. Use the back of a knife to pound and smash the lemongrass to release its aroma and flavor.
  • Rinse the chicken wings under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Transfer the wings to a large Ziploc bag and add all the ingredients. Combine everything well, ensuring the wings are nicely coated with the fish sauce and lemongrass mixture. Let them marinate in the fridge overnight.
  • Fire up the grill the next day. Grill the wings until they are golden brown and nicely charred on both sides. Serve immediately.

Notes

If you have more chicken wings, you don’t have to increase the ratio of the fish sauce exactly. Fish sauce is salty so use your best judgment. If you 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 3people, Calories: 552kcal, Carbohydrates: 12g, Protein: 43g, Fat: 36g, Saturated Fat: 10g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g, Monounsaturated Fat: 14g, Trans Fat: 0.4g, Cholesterol: 175mg, Sodium: 1581mg, Potassium: 528mg, Fiber: 0.2g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 338IU, Vitamin C: 4mg, Calcium: 54mg, Iron: 4mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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31 Comments

  1. Tricia says:

    5 stars
    These wings were fantastic. Definitely making again!

    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      Awesome! :)

  2. Colleen says:

    Can these be made in the air fryer? Or will the honey burn? Thank you!

    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      I am not sure. Just follow the instructions.

  3. sam says:

    interested in trying this recipe but wondering about marinating time, is overnight too long? and if i wanted to eat for dinner, should i start marinating about 8 hours before?

    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      You don’t have to marinate overnight, you can just marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour if you don’t have time.

  4. J says:

    5 stars
    I made this for dinner today and it was a huge hit. Delicious, thank you!

    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      That’s awesome. Please try more recipes on my site, all are delish: https://rasamalaysia.com/recipe-index-gallery/

  5. J says:

    5 stars
    I made this for dinner today and it was a huge hit. Delicious, thank you!

  6. Brittany says:

    Hey! Stumbled upon this recipe on Pinterest this weekend, and it was absolutely delicious.
    Also, I know this post is fairly old, but I wanted to know where you purchased that sheet pan! Itโ€™s perfect for this meal.

    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      I got it from a friend who is a chef. :)

  7. Mark says:

    What is the sauce the wings are being dipped in after they are cooked?

    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      Thai sweet chili sauce. :)

  8. John says:

    5 stars
    Simple but delicious recipe

    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      Thanks for trying my lemongrass wings recipe.