Barbecued Lemongrass Chicken Wings
Submitted by kilcharran
Thai-inspired chicken wings marinated overnight in aromatic lemongrass, garlic, and turmeric, then grilled until golden. Pair with sticky rice for an authentic Southeast Asian feast that brings bold herbaceous flavors to your backyard barbecue.
YIELD
6 servingsPREP
15 minCOOK
15 minREADY
8 hrsLemongrass does the heavy lifting in this marinade, wrapping each wing in layers of citrusy, almost piney fragrance that deepens as it sits overnight.
Turmeric adds earthy warmth and that signature golden hue, while fresh cilantro root (not just the leaves) brings an herbaceous punch you won’t find in basic buffalo sauce.
Grill these over medium coals until the edges char slightly and the skin turns lacquered and crisp, then serve alongside a mound of steamed sticky rice to soak up every drop of flavor.
Kitchen Tips
- Can’t find cilantro root? Use the bottom 2 inches of the stems, where oils concentrate
- Freeze the marinade in ice cube trays for quick weeknight wings anytime
- Leftovers are fantastic shredded into fried rice or rice noodle bowls the next day
Ingredients
Directions
Combine all the marinade ingredients and marinate the chicken wings overnight. Barbecue the wings over medium coals for 5 to 7 minutes on each side until they are cooked through and golden brown.
Serve with steamed sticky rice.
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