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Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Rice Bowl | Marion's Kitchen

Name: Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Rice Bowl | Marion's Kitchen
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 chicken thigh or breast fillets; 2 tbsp fish sauce; 2 lemongrass stalks, bruised and white part finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, finely grated; 1 tsp caster sugar; ½ tsp ground black pepper; steamed rice, to serve (clickhereto see my recipe for how to cook rice); sliced cucumber, to serve; coriander sprigs, to serve (optional); Nuoc cham sauce:; 3 tbsp fish sauce; 2 tbsp white vinegar; 3 tbsp sugar; 2 tbsp lime juice; 1 long red chilli, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

10m

Total Time

20m

This Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Rice Bowl is packed with flavor. Marinated chicken with fish sauce, lemongrass, garlic, and sugar, served over steamed rice with fresh cucumber slices. Drizzle with Nuoc Cham sauce for a zesty kick. A perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy in every bite.

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Servings: 4

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4 chicken thigh or breast fillets

2 lemongrass stalks, bruised and white part finely chopped

1 garlic clove, finely grated

½ tsp ground black pepper

steamed rice, to serve (clickhereto see my recipe for how to cook rice)

sliced cucumber, to serve

coriander sprigs, to serve (optional)

2 tbsp white vinegar

1 long red chilli, finely chopped

2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

For the nuoc cham, whisk together the ingredients. Cover and set aside until ready to serve.

Place the chicken in a large bowl. Add the fish sauce, lemongrass, garlic, sugar and pepper. Mix until well combined.

Preheat a barbecue or char-grill plate to high. Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook for about 5 minutes each side or until cooked to your liking. Set aside for 5 minutes to rest. Serve with steamed rice, cucumber and coriander (if using). Drizzle with nuoc cham sauce.

Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Rice Bowl | Marion's Kitchen

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Nuoc Cham Sauce

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Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Rice Bowl | Marion's Kitchen

Ingredients

Nuoc Cham Sauce

Steps

Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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