Thai Lemongrass Chicken Recipe

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Thai Lemongrass Chicken
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Directions:

  1. In a mortar or spice mill, grind garlic, peppercorns, cilantro roots and salt and set aside in a large dish or resealable plastic bag.
  2. Using spice mill or food processor, pulse lemongrass a few times until it is finely shredded and add to ground spices.
  3. Mix in lime juice, mixing well.
  4. Add chicken to mixture and work mixture into flesh, using your hands, and allow to marinate for 6 hours or overnight.
  5. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  6. Roast chicken in a pan with a drainage rack for 40-45 minutes or until juices run clear.
  7. Serve garnished with fresh cilantro sprigs, if desired.
  8. Pass Thai red chile sauce (nam prik dang) (can use Thai Red Chile Sauce - Nam Prik Dang) at the table, and serve with steamed jasmine rice.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1515.47 Kcal (6345 kJ)
Calories from fat 1357.86 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 150.87g 232%
Cholesterol 357.8mg 119%
Sodium 1259.94mg 52%
Potassium 456.11mg 10%
Total Carbs 6.01g 2%
Sugars 0.44g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.68g 3%
Protein 34.35g 69%
Vitamin C 6.6mg 11%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 32.3mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 412.48 Kcal (1727 kJ)
Calories from fat 369.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 41.06g 232%
Cholesterol 97.39mg 119%
Sodium 342.93mg 52%
Potassium 124.14mg 10%
Total Carbs 1.64g 2%
Sugars 0.12g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.18g 3%
Protein 9.35g 69%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 11%
Iron 0.1mg 2%
Calcium 8.8mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 42.7
    Points
  • 43
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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