Lemongrass Ground Chicken Bowl

Ground chicken rice plate with veggies and herbs.

The meal prep you'll be excited to eat, day after day! This lemongrass ground chicken bowl comes together in 10 minutes and satisfies that Vietnamese food craving you always have! It's an easy way to get authentic Vietnamese flavors at home with minimal ingredients. It's fresh, crunchy, savory, tangy, and slightly sweet. Customize it with your favorite grain, veggies and fresh herbs for a filling and satisfying lunch or dinner!

Prep Time3

Cook Time7

Total Time10

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: Vietnamese

Servings:

Calories: 188kcal

Equipment

Garlic press

Ingredients

1 lb ground chicken
¼ cup lemongrass minced
4 garlic cloves pressed or minced
2 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon fish sauce
2 tablespoon dark soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar

For serving

Jasmine rice
Lettuce
Cucumber
Vietnamese pickles optional
Cilantro optional
Mint optional
Homemade nuoc cham optional

Instructions

In a bowl, add ground chicken, lemongrass, garlic, oyster sauce, fish sauce, dark soy sauce, and brown sugar. Mix until just combined.
To a pan over medium high heat, add neutral oil and the ground chicken. Allow it to caramelize and brown for 5-7 minutes, using a wooden spatula to break up the clumps into smaller pieces.
Continue cooking until the ground chicken is browned and cooked through. Remove from heat and serve over rice with fresh veggies, herbs, and Vietnamese pickles. Top with optional homemade nuoc cham, as desired.

Notes

Mincing garlic can take a little time, so use a garlic press to get the same garlic flavor, quicker!
Don't over mix the chicken! Overmixing the ground chicken can cause it to become tough and dry.
Use pre-chopped, frozen lemongrass to speed up the process.
To store: store every component of the chicken bowl in separate air tight containers for up to 4 days. To reheat, heat up the chicken and rice in the microwave or in a pan on the stove. Add fresh veggies and pickles when ready to eat!

Nutrition