Vietnamese cuisine is famous for its balance of bright citrus notes, bold aromatics, and a touch of heat, and this lemongrass chicken seasoning captures that harmony perfectly. Inspired by the bustling street food stalls of Hanoi and Saigon, this blend layers earthy garlic, zesty lime, and sweet brown sugar over the sharp freshness of lemongrass. Each pinch delivers an instant burst of Southeast Asian flavor, making ordinary chicken taste like it just came off a smoky street-side grill.

The Secret Vietnamese Chicken Seasoning Recipe

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Servings

cup

Prep time

minutes

Total time

minutes

grant Vietnamese-inspired seasoning blend of lemongrass, garlic, ginger, and spices, perfect for rubbing onto chicken before grilling, roasting, or pan-frying. Yields about 1 cup and stores well in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months.

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Ingredients

3 tbsp Ground Dried Lemongrass
1 tbsp Garlic Powder
1 tbsp Onion Powder
1 1/2 tsp Ground Ginger
1 tsp Ground White Pepper
1 1/2 tbsp Red Chili Flakes
2 tbsp Brown Sugar
1 tbsp Ground Coriander
1 tbsp Chicken Bouillon Powder
1 tbsp Fine Sea Salt
1/2 tsp Dried Lime Zest

Directions

Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl or a plate.
Whisk or stir with a spoon until all the spices are perfectly blended. Make sure there are no clumps.
Use as required or transfer the blend into an airtight jar and store in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months.

Notes

The recipe yields about 1 cup of seasoning, enough for 4–6 family meals, and can be used as a dry rub, marinade base, or stir-fry enhancer.
Adjust the heat with more chili flakes, or add herbs like basil or mint for extra depth.
Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months to keep the blend fresh and fragrant.