Lemongrass Chicken & Rice Bowls

If you're craving a fresh, flavourful, and satisfying meal, these Lemongrass Chicken & Rice Bowls are the perfect choice. They make an excellent dinner or meal prep option, and they're light yet full of flavour!

Ingredients Benefits

• Chicken Thighs
  Chicken thighs are a great source of protein and contain healthy fats that help keep you feeling full and energised. They also provide B vitamins, particularly niacin (vitamin B3), which is essential for energy metabolism and cell health.

• Lemongrass
  Lemongrass is known for its fresh, citrusy flavor and is also praised for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It supports digestion, helps detoxify the body, and may assist in lowering cholesterol levels.

• Ginger
  Ginger is well-known for its anti-nausea, digestive, and anti-inflammatory properties. It helps to boost your metabolism, support your immune system, and reduce muscle soreness.

• Fish Sauce
  Fish sauce adds a rich umami flavour and provides trace minerals, including zinc, which is important for immune function, healing, and protein synthesis.

Lemongrass Chicken & Rice Bowls

Serves 4 | Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

For the chicken marinade:

• 6-8 chicken thighs

• 2 tbsp tamari

• 1 tbsp fish sauce

• 1 tbsp sesame oil

• 1 heaped teaspoon minced garlic

• 1 heaped tbsp grated ginger

• 1 large lemongrass stalk, chopped

• Zest & juice of 1 lime

• 1 tsp onion powder

• 1-2 tbsp honey (for a touch of sweetness)

For the sauce:

• 1/4 cup boiling water

• 1 tbsp sugar

• 2 tbsp tamari

• 1 tbsp fish sauce

• Chopped chili (optional)

• Chopped coriander root (optional)

• Juice of 1 lime

To serve:

• Steamed bok choy

• Rice (jasmine or basmati works great)

• Sliced cucumber

• Spring onions

• Crushed peanuts

Method:

1. Combine the marinade ingredients in a bowl and add the chicken thighs. Mix to coat and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (the longer, the better).

2. After marinating, cook the chicken thighs in a skillet, air fryer, or BBQ until golden brown and cooked through.

3. For the sauce, mix the boiling water, sugar, tamari, fish sauce, chopped chili, coriander root, and lime juice until the sugar dissolves.

4. Serve the cooked chicken on a bed of rice with steamed bok choy, cucumber, and spring onions. Drizzle with the sauce and top with crushed peanuts for added texture.

Enjoy your delicious Lemongrass Chicken & Rice Bowls a perfect combination of fresh flavours and wholesome ingredients!