Garlicky Lemongrass Chicken

Ingredients

• 5 plump lemongrass stalks, inner bulb only, coarsely chopped
• 3 scallions, white and light green parts only, coarsely chopped
• 1 large garlic clove, smashed
• 1 large jalapeño, chopped
• Pinch of sugar
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil, plus more for brushing
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs and breasts

Steps

1. In a food processor, pulse the lemongrass until finely chopped. Add the scallions, garlic, jalapeño and sugar and pulse until finely chopped. With the machine on, add the 1/4 cup of vegetable oil in a steady stream and process to a fine paste. Season the paste with salt and pepper.
2. Using a small, sharp knife, make 1/2-inch-deep slashes into the chicken and rub the paste all over, working it into the slashes. Marinate the chicken for 15 minutes at room temperature or refrigerate overnight.
3. Light a grill. Brush the chicken with oil, season with salt and pepper and grill over a medium-hot fire, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 15 minutes.