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Lemongrass Chicken Banh Mi Bowls

Prep 20 min · Cook 25 min · Serves 4 · medium

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Lemongrass Chicken Banh Mi Bowls

A family-friendly take on the classic Vietnamese banh mi sandwich, featuring lemongrass-marinated chicken, crisp vegetables, and nuoc cham dressing.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, diced into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 stalks lemongrass, tender inner parts only, minced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 cups carrots, julienned
  • 1 cup radishes, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup English cucumber, julienned
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup mint leaves, chopped
  • 1/2 cup nuoc cham dressing
  • 2 cups jasmine rice, cooked according to package instructions

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, combine the diced chicken, lemongrass, garlic, fish sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice. Cover and marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

  2. 2

    Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.

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