Whole chicken marinated with lemongrass, soy sauce and fish sauce

Recipe by THE YELLOW RICE

A whole chicken roasted in the oven, infused with a fragrant lemongrass, garlic, black pepper, fish sauce and two soy sauces marinade. Ideal for a convivial meal, simply prepare it in advance, let it marinate then cook until the skin is golden and crispy.

MediumVietnameseServes 4

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Source Video
35m
Prep
35m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h 20m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$11.85
Per serving:$2.96

Critical Success Points

  • Properly remove the chicken's backbone without tearing the skin.
  • Crush the pepper, garlic and lemongrass into a paste to release aromas.
  • Marinate the chicken for at least 1 hour, ideally overnight.
  • Brush regularly during cooking to prevent the skin from drying out.

Safety Warnings

  • Handle raw chicken with separate utensils to avoid cross‑contamination.
  • Wash hands and surfaces after touching raw meat.
  • Be careful with sharp knives when deboning.
  • Use kitchen gloves or a towel to handle the hot chicken out of the oven.

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