Street-Style Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Rice Bowl

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A vibrant bowl featuring marinated lemongrass chicken served over jasmine rice with fresh herbs and pickled vegetables. This vietnamese-inspired rice & grains ready in about 50 minutes pairs thinly sliced chicken thighs boneless, finely minced lemongrass stalks, minced garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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.

Prep: 40 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Vietnamese cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1 lb thinly sliced boneless chicken thighs with 2 finely minced lemongrass stalks, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp fish sauce, and 1 tbsp brown sugar. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Step 2: For pickled veggies, mix 1/4 cup rice vinegar, 2 tbsp sugar, and 1/2 tsp salt until dissolved. Add 1 shredded carrot and 1/2 cup shredded daikon radish, toss, and let sit for 20 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté marinated chicken for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through with fragrant lemongrass aroma.
  4. Step 4: Divide 3 cups cooked jasmine rice among 4 bowls. Top each with cooked lemongrass chicken, pickled carrot and daikon mixture, 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, and 2 tbsp chopped roasted peanuts.
  5. Step 5: Serve with lime wedges to squeeze over the bowl for bright acidity and extra flavor.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Street-Style Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Rice Bowl take to make?

Total time is about 50 minutes (40 min prep + 10 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Street-Style Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Rice Bowl?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep minced garlic cloves from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Street-Style Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Rice Bowl?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Street-Style Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Rice Bowl for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Street-Style Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Rice Bowl?

Vietnamese rice & grains like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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