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Lemongrass chicken

From the video “Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken - Marion's Kitchen” by Marion Grasby. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Marion Grasby. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personMediumFine for a weeknight
Mild
Total time
~50 min
est.
Serves
~4
est.
Cost
~$3.44*
per serving, Ontario (~3 portions assumed)save ~$17.56* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
13

Ingredients

  • No pork

May contain fish

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$10.33*for the batch in the video
~$3.44*per serving

You save about ~$17.56* per serving (84% less*) than ordering it out — ~$52.67* for ~3 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario meat entrée, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

6 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 4 predicted from typical costs · not priced: lemongrass, baking soda, chili, coriander

* Estimate, not a quote: 4 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario meat entrée at ~$21, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Rough estimate: the video gives few amounts, so 100% of the weight below uses typical amounts.

Nutrition per serving422 kcal · 21% of 2,000
Fat24 g31%
Saturated fat5.5 g28%
Sodium820 mg36%
Carbohydrate29 g10%
Fiber0.9 g3%
Total sugars4.3 gno daily value
Added sugars2.5 g5%
Protein22 g43%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexMiddle of the road
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+20 of 20
  • Fiber+3 of 20
  • Saturated fat−13 of 20
  • Sodium−17 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)−2 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 9 of 11 ingredient lines (100% of the measured weight), divided into 4 servings (estimated: model estimate (no quantities to work from)). Typical amounts assumed for fish sauce, baking soda, sugar, chicken, onion, garlic and 3 more, because the video doesn’t say how much. Not counted because the video gives no amount: lemongrass, chili, coriander. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • cutting board
  • knife
  • glass bowls
  • spoon
  • wok
  • wooden spatula

What the video didn’t say

  • Exact ingredient quantities were not stated in the video.
  • Servings and total time were not explicitly stated in the video.
  • Heat levels and specific cooking durations were not provided.
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Read from the public video by gemini-3.5-flash-lite on 2026-10-05. Thumbnail and video are Marion Grasby’s, shown through YouTube’s official embed.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Lemongrass chicken

What makes Marion Grasby's Lemongrass chicken recipe and technique special?

Marion Grasby's take on Lemongrass chicken focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Thai & Southeast Asian flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Lemongrass chicken at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Lemongrass chicken recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Lemongrass chicken ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Lemongrass chicken can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Marion Grasby's Lemongrass chicken?

This recipe utilizes approximately 13 ingredients across 19 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Lemongrass chicken?

The official cooking video by Marion Grasby is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.