Quick Vietnamese Coconut & Lemongrass Chicken
with Veggies & Jasmine Rice
- Gluten
- Molluscs
- Wheat
- May contain traces of allergens
- Gluten
- Soy
- Wheat
Ingredients
1 packet
Oyster Sauce
(Contains: Gluten, Molluscs, Wheat)
1 packet
Jasmine Rice
(May be present: Gluten, Soy, Wheat)
330 g
Chicken Breast
1
Garlic
1 packet
Ginger Lemongrass Paste
1 packet
Asian Greens
1
Long Chilli
1 packet
Coconut Milk
1
Carrot
Cooking Steps
• Add the water to a medium saucepan and bring to the boil. • Add jasmine rice, stir, cover with a lid and reduce heat to low. • Cook for 10 minutes, then remove pan from heat. • Keep covered until rice is tender and water is absorbed, 10 minutes.
TIP: The rice will finish cooking in its own steam, so don't peek!
• While the rice is cooking, finely chop garlic. • Thinly slice carrot into half-moons. • Roughly chop Asian greens. • Thinly slice long chilli (if using). • Cut chicken breast into 2cm chunks. Set aside.
Little cooks: Under adult supervision, older kids can help grate the carrot.
• In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken and carrot, tossing, until chicken is browned, 4-5 minutes. • Add Asian greens and cook, stirring until wilted, 1-2 minutes. • Add garlic and ginger lemongrass paste, stirring to coat. Cook until fragrant, 1 minute. • Add coconut milk, the brown sugar and oyster sauce. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until slightly reduced, 2-3 minutes. Season with pepper.
• Divide jasmine rice between bowls. • Top with Vietnamese coconut and lemongrass chicken, spooning over any remaining sauce from the pan. • Sprinkle with chilli (if using) to serve. Enjoy!
Little cooks: Show them how it's done and help plate up the meal!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on July 2026- Flavour: The coconut and lemongrass combination is widely loved, delivering fragrant, restaurant-quality flavour. Some found it mild or watery, and adding fish sauce, a squeeze of lime juice, or extra lemongrass paste helped boost the taste.
- Ease of prep: Most found this a genuinely quick and easy weeknight meal. Cutting chicken into strips or using microwave rice can speed things up even further.
- Suggestions: Several customers recommend doubling the coconut milk for a creamier, more sauce-like consistency rather than a broth. Cooking the chilli in with the garlic and lemongrass adds heat throughout the dish, while adding fish sauce, lime juice, or coriander lifts the overall flavour.
- Leftovers: Many noted the dish tastes even better the next day, making it a great option for lunch leftovers.
- Portions: A number of customers felt the sauce and protein portions were on the smaller side, with some adding extra chicken or vegetables to bulk the meal out.
- Rice: Several customers found the rice needed a few extra minutes or slightly more water than instructed to cook through properly. One reviewer suggested rinsing the rice before cooking to prevent it sticking to the saucepan.
