Grilled Vietnamese-Style Chicken Wings

Summary

Yield
3 Pounds Wings
Source

Food Network Magazine, January/February 2010

Prep time2 hours

Description

Ingredients

3PoundWings (split at the joint, tips removed)
2TablespoonGarlic (chopped)
1⁄4CupShallots (chopped)
1⁄4CupGinger (chopped)
3TablespoonScallion Whites
1⁄2CupLemongrass Bottoms (chopped)
3TablespoonBrown Sugar
1⁄3CupFish Sauce
3TablespoonLime Juice
3TablespoonVegetable Oil
1⁄2TeaspoonSalt
1⁄4CupCilantro (chopped)

Instructions

1.Rinse the wings under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Set aside in a large bowl while you prepare the marinade. Combine the garlic, shallots, ginger, scallions, lemongrass, brown sugar, fish sauce, lime juice and vegetable oil in a food processor and process until smooth. Pour the marinade over the wings and place in a large resealable plastic bag. Refrigerate overnight.
2.Preheat a grill to medium. Remove the wings from the marinade; reserve the marinade to brush the wings while they cook. Place the wings on the grill, season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, turning every few minutes an basting with the marinade for the first 18 or so minutes. Continue to grill the wings until cooked through, 8 to 10 more minutes.
3.Place the wings on a serving platter and garnish with cilantro.