Christina’s Khmer-Inspired Garlic & Lemongrass Grilled Chicken

Ingredients:

• 1.5 lbs chicken thighs or drumsticks (bone-in, skin-on for max flavor)

• 2 tbsp Mama Teav’s Hot Garlic (or more if you're about that life)

• 2 stalks lemongrass (white part only, finely chopped)

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp fish sauce

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp palm sugar (or brown sugar)

• Juice of 1 lime

• Optional: chopped cilantro and cucumber for garnish

Steps:

1. In a bowl, mix everything together (except the chicken) to form a marinade.

2. Add the chicken and coat well. Let it marinate for at least 2 hours—overnight is even better.

3. Grill over medium-high heat until golden, crispy, and cooked through (about 5–7 min per side).

4. Serve with jasmine rice, pickled veggies, and a little extra Hot Garlic on the side.

This one hits every time—sweet, salty, garlicky, with that signature Mama Teav’s kick.