piece ginger (2-inch), peeled and cut into small chunks
2
tablespoons vegetable oil
2
tablespoons Thai fish sauce
1
tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
In food processor, combine lemongrass, shallot, garlic, sugar, red pepper flakes, salt, ginger, vegetable oil, Thai fish sauce and soy sauce. Process well, about 2 minutes. Place chicken in zipper-top plastic bag and pour marinade over, making sure it is well-coated. Refrigerate chicken for at least 8 hours or overnight.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Remove chicken from bag, reserving marinade. Place chicken in roasting pan and place in oven. Roast for about 1 hour 30 minutes, basting two or three times with reserved marinade, until chicken is golden brown. Chicken is done when thermometer inserted into thickest part of the thigh registers 180°F. Let chicken rest for 10 minutes before serving.