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Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Rice Bowl

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A flavorful and aromatic rice bowl featuring tender lemongrass chicken, fresh vegetables, and vibrant herbs, perfect for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 600 g boneless skinless chicken thighs

Herbs & Aromatics

  • 3 item stalks fresh lemongrass (about 60g trimmed weight)
  • 20 g garlic cloves minced (about 5 cloves)
  • 15 g fresh ginger grated
  • 30 ml fish sauce

Sauces & Oils

  • 30 ml soy sauce
  • 15 ml toasted sesame oil
  • 20 g garlic minced (about 5 cloves)
  • 20 ml neutral cooking oil (such as vegetable or canola)

Rice & Grains

  • 300 g uncooked jasmine rice
  • 450 ml water

Pickled Vegetables

  • 120 ml rice vinegar
  • 40 g granulated sugar
  • 6 g salt
  • 150 g carrot julienned
  • 150 g daikon radish julienned

Dressing & Garnishes

  • 60 ml fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
  • 30 ml fish sauce
  • 25 g granulated sugar
  • 60 ml water
  • 10 g garlic minced
  • 5 g red Thai chili (thinly sliced)
  • 150 g cucumber sliced
  • 30 g fresh cilantro leaves
  • 30 g fresh mint leaves
  • 20 g fresh Thai basil leaves
  • 40 g roasted unsalted peanuts crushed

Lime Wedges

  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions 

  • Marinate chicken thighs with lemongrass, garlic, ginger, fish sauce, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and black pepper. Cook until tender.
  • Cook jasmine rice with water until fluffy.
  • Prepare pickled vegetables by mixing rice vinegar, sugar, salt, carrots, and daikon; let sit for 15 minutes.
  • Make the dressing by combining lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, water, garlic, and chili.
  • Assemble bowls with rice, sliced chicken, pickled vegetables, cucumber, herbs, peanuts, and lime wedges. Drizzle with dressing before serving.

Notes

Use fresh herbs for the best flavor and adjust spice level with chili.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Keyword: Lemongrass Chicken