• Combine all the MARINADE ingredients in a bowl. Stir well until the sugar has completely dissolved.
• Place the chicken in a large food storage bag or a bowl and pour in the marinade. Massage the meat until all the pieces are well coated with marinade.
• Add the aromatics (lemongrass, garlic and shallots). Mix well until the aromatics are evenly distributed.
• Refrigerate and allow to marinate at least overnight. 2-3 days is preferred.

Grilling

• Place the chicken skin side down on the grill over medium heat and cook for 8-10 minutes until the skin turns a nice golden color.
• Flip it over and cook meat side down until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

Air Fryer

• Air fry the chicken skin side up at 350°F for 10 minutes.
• Flip the chicken and air fry for another 5 minutes with the skin side down.
• Flip one more time so it's skin side up and air fry for another 5 minutes. This helps create more caramelization on the skin.