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Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Breakfast Bowls

Prep 20 min · Cook 20 min · Serves 5 · medium

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Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Breakfast Bowls

Fragrant lemongrass-marinated chicken paired with fluffy jasmine rice, fresh veggies, and a vibrant nuoc cham dressing for a nourishing Vietnamese-inspired breakfast.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, chopped into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 stalks lemongrass, finely minced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 cups jasmine rice, cooked according to package instructions
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 2 carrots, julienned
  • 4 green onions, sliced
  • 5 lime wedges
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup nuoc cham

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, combine the chopped chicken, lemongrass, garlic, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours).

  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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