On weekends, gathering with family while enjoying the fragrant grilled black chicken wrapped in lime leaves is just wonderful, isn’t it? So let’s get cooking with TasteVN and make this delicious grilled dish right away!
1. Grilled black chicken wrapped in lime leaves
Preparation
20 minutes
Cooking
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Grilled Black Chicken Wrapped in Lime Leaves For 2 people
Black chicken 1 chicken Lime leaves 20 leaves Garlic 4 cloves Shallots 2 bulbs Chili 2 pieces Cooking oil 1 tablespoon Fish sauce 1/2 teaspoon Bamboo skewers 20 sticks Vinegar 1/2 cup (rice cup) Common spices a little (salt/ sugar/ monosodium glutamate)
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How to prepare Grilled Black Chicken with Lime Leaves
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Prepare the ingredients
After purchasing the black chicken, wash it thoroughly with water and cut it into bite-sized pieces, about 3 finger joints.
Next, rub the chicken meat with vinegar and salt to remove the slime and dirt. Then, wash the chicken with water two more times and let it drain.
Wash the lime leaves and divide them into 2 parts. Take 3 lime leaves and cut them into thin strips, the remaining leaves will be used to wrap the chicken.
Wash the shallots and garlic, peel them, and chop them finely.
Wash the chili, remove the stem, and chop it finely.
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Marinate the chicken
Put the cleaned chicken meat into a bowl along with the sliced lime leaves, chopped shallots, garlic, finely chopped chili, 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, a little salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of fish sauce, then mix well.
Marinate the chicken for 10 – 15 minutes for the meat to absorb the spices.
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Grilled Chicken Skewers
After 15 minutes, place the chicken on the lime leaves, roll it tightly, and thread it onto skewers, with about 4 – 5 pieces of chicken per skewer!
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Grilling the Chicken
After heating the charcoal, place the skewers of chicken on the grill and cook for about 10 minutes until the chicken is fragrant, the lime leaves turn yellow and slightly charred, indicating that the chicken is cooked.
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Final Product
The grilled chicken with lime leaves is fragrant and delicious, with crispy lime leaves paired with juicy, flavorful chicken that has a hint of spiciness and the aromatic scent of lime leaves, all while remaining tender and moist without being dry.
Prepare an additional bowl of pepper salt and enjoy right away!
2. Grilled black chicken with lime leaves and bulb onion
Preparation
20 minutes
Cooking
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Grilled black chicken with lime leaves and bulb onion Serves 2 people
Black chicken 1 chicken Coarse salt 3 tablespoons Shallots 10 bulbs Garlic 6 cloves Bulb onion 10 bulbs (also known as “cu nen”) Green chili 4 fruits Lime leaves 10 leaves Chili powder a little Cooking oil 1 teaspoon Common spices a little (salt/ pepper/ seasoning powder/ monosodium glutamate)
What is bulb onion (cu nen)?
- Bulb onion is a type of plant in the onion family, resembling shallots but smaller in size.
- Bulb onion, also known as “cu nen” or “cu nen onion,” is white and about the size of a fingertip, widely grown in the central region of our country.
- Bulb onion has a spicy, sweet flavor and a fragrant aroma, often used as a seasoning to enhance the scent of dishes.
How to choose and where to buy shallots
- You should choose shallots that are round, have shiny skin, and are slightly off-white in color.
- Choose shallots that are intact, firm, and have a slightly pungent smell when sniffed.
- Avoid shallots that are moldy, dark, and soft.
- You can easily find shallots at markets or supermarkets in the vegetable section.
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Required tools
Grill rack, knife, cutting board, bowl, spoon,…
How to prepare Grilled black chicken with lime leaves and shallots
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Prepare the ingredients
Wash the black chicken and cut it into bite-sized pieces, about 3 finger joints.
Next, use 1 tablespoon of salt to rub into the meat to remove the slime and dirt. Rinse the chicken with clean water 2 – 3 more times and then let it drain.
Peel and wash the shallots and garlic. Remove the stems from the green chili and wash it clean. Wash the lime leaves and let them drain, then cut them into thin strips.
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Marinating Chicken
You put 3 tablespoons of salt, 10 shallots, 6 cloves of garlic, 10 green onions, and 4 green chilies into the mortar and pound them until the ingredients form a mixture.
Then you add the cleaned chicken into a bowl along with shredded lime leaves, 1 teaspoon of ground pepper, 1 teaspoon of cooking oil, 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, a little chili powder, and the salt and chili mixture, then mix well.
Marinate the chicken for 20 minutes to allow the chicken to absorb the flavors.
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Skewering Chicken
After the chicken has absorbed the flavors, you place each piece of chicken on a lime leaf, roll it tightly, and skewer it onto a stick.
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Grilled Chicken
You prepare a charcoal stove and when the charcoal is hot, place the chicken skewers on the grill and grill.
Turn both sides evenly until the chicken meat releases a fragrant smell and is evenly cooked for about 10 minutes to complete.
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Finished Product
The grilled black chicken with lime leaves and shallots is cooked and has a fragrant smell of lime leaves, garlic, and shallots. The chicken meat is infused with flavor, rich, tender, and moist, mixed with the spicy taste of chili and pepper, making it incredibly appealing!
This dish is best served with white rice and dipped in green pepper salt for a complete flavor.
How to choose fresh, delicious black chicken:
- You should choose black chickens that have black skin, meat, bones, beaks, and legs.
- Choose black chickens that have a small, compact body, and when you press on the meat with your hand, it feels firm and elastic.
- Do not choose black chickens that have a spoiled, rotten smell and soft, mushy meat.
How to prepare and eliminate the odor of black chicken
Method 1: Use lemon
- Wash the chicken once to clean it.
- Then, cut the lemon into slices and rub it all over the chicken to remove any unpleasant smell and dirt.
- Finally, rinse the chicken meat with clean water.
Method 2: Use vinegar and salt
You mix vinegar and salt in the ratio: 2 salt to 1 vinegar, then apply it all over the chicken. Next, rub it several times and rinse it thoroughly with clean water.
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