Steamed Lemongrass Chicken with Jasmine Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

Tender chicken marinated in fragrant lemongrass and garlic, steamed to juicy perfection and served with fluffy jasmine rice. This Vietnamese-inspired St. Patrick’s Day recipe (gluten-free), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, lemongrass stalks, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 430 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, boneless skinless, sliced thin chicken thighs
• 2 stalks, white parts finely minced lemongrass stalks
• 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 cup, rinsed jasmine rice
• 1.25 cups for rice water
• 2 tbsp, chopped (for garnish) fresh cilantro
• for serving lime wedges

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 lb thinly sliced boneless chicken thighs with 2 stalks finely minced white parts of lemongrass, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tsp sugar, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp vegetable oil. Mix thoroughly and marinate 20 minutes.
2. Step 2: Meanwhile, rinse 1 cup jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine rinsed rice with 1.25 cups water in a rice cooker or pot, and cook until fluffy (about 15 minutes).
3. Step 3: Arrange marinated chicken evenly in a heatproof steaming dish. Set up a steamer over boiling water and steam the chicken for 12-15 minutes until fully cooked and tender.
4. Step 4: Plate the steamed chicken alongside jasmine rice, garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, and serve with lime wedges for squeezing over the chicken.