Vietnamese-Style Baked Chicken
Vietnamese-style baked chicken is juicy, flavorful, and perfectly browned, marinated with fish sauce, lime, garlic, and herbs for an easy oven-baked dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Entree, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vietnamese, Asian-Inspired
Ingredients
2 pounds (900g) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
¼ cup (60ml) soy sauce
¼ cup (60ml) Asian fish sauce
¼ cup (55g) palm sugar or dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon (10g) fresh ginger, peeled and minced
2 teaspoons (10ml) chili-garlic paste (such as sambal oelek)
1½ tablespoons (20ml) fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon (5g) lime zest
3 garlic cloves, minced or grated (about 2 teaspoons)
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems, finely chopped
2 tablespoons (30ml) grapeseed oil or other neutral oil
Sliced limes and extra cilantro leaves, for garnish
Instructions
Marinate the Chicken:
Place chicken thighs in a large zip-top bag. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar, ginger, chili-garlic paste, lime juice, zest, garlic, cilantro, and oil. Pour marinade over chicken, seal, and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
Preheat Oven:
Preheat to 425°F (218°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
Bake the Chicken:
Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off. Arrange skin-side up on the rack with space between each piece. Discard marinade or turn into sauce (see Notes).
Bake for about 35 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 155–160°F (68–71°C) in the thickest part (avoid touching the bone).
Broil if Needed:
If skin isn’t crisp, broil for 1 minute to brown—watch carefully to prevent burning.
Rest and Serve:
Let chicken rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with lime slices and fresh cilantro. Serve hot.
Notes
Optional Sauce: Bring the leftover marinade to a boil in a small saucepan, then reduce heat and simmer for 3–5 minutes until thickened.
Protein Swap: You can use chicken breasts, adjusting bake time accordingly.
Serving Ideas: Serve with jasmine rice, vermicelli noodles, or steamed greens.
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