Lemongrass Chicken Herb Salad
This Lemongrass Chicken Herb Salad provides 11g protein and 238 calories per serving — ideal as a lighter lunch or side with another protein source. Quick-preps 2 servings on the stovetop, making it useful for adding volume to higher-calorie meals without excess macro commitment.
Ingredients
- •Ginger, Fresh Root
- •2 teaspoons kosher salt
- •10 black peppercorns
- •Lemongrass, Fresh
- •Garlic
- •Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •Green Beans(227g)
- •Cilantro, Fresh(240g)
- •Mint, Fresh(120g)
- •Basil, Fresh(120g)
- •Tomato, Cherry(120g)
- •Cucumber
- •Shallots, Fried, Crispy
- •Lemongrass, Fresh
- •Green Onion (Scallion)
- •Garlic
- •Fish sauce(60g)
- •Brown sugar(45g)
- •Lime Juice, Fresh(60g)
- •Red pepper flakes(3g)
Instructions
- 1Make the chicken. Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil over high heat. Add the ginger, salt, peppercorns, lemon grass and garlic. Add the chicken, reduce the heat to a gentle simmer, cover the pan and simmer for ten minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. You want an internal temp of 165°F.
- 2Add the green beans and cook for about 1 minute more. Remove the chicken and green beans from the pot; transfer the chicken to a cutting board and the green beans to a large bowl to cool.
- 3Meanwhile, make the dressing. In a small saucepan, combine the lemongrass, green onions, garlic, fish sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, red pepper flakes, and ¼ cup water. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until the sugar has dissolved, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
- 4Use two forks to shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Add the shredded chicken, cilantro, mint, basil, tomatoes, and cucumbers to the bowl with the green beans. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Divide between two bowls and top with fried shallots.
Nutrition — Per Serving
238
calories
11g
protein
2g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 52g
- Saturated fat
- 0.3g
- Sodium
- 2449 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 13.4g
2 servings per batch · ~498g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Lemongrass Chicken Herb Salad have per serving?
Each serving contains 11g of protein with 238 calories, 2g fat, and 52g carbs. This is a carb-forward, very lean option best used as a side or light lunch component.
How long does Lemongrass Chicken Herb Salad take to prep?
Quick prep on the stovetop with only 2 servings per batch, so this recipe is better for daily meal-prep cycles rather than bulk weekly prep. You'll need to cycle through this more frequently if using it as a regular lunch.
Is Lemongrass Chicken Herb Salad good for muscle gain?
At only 11g protein per serving, this recipe is better suited as a supporting side dish during a muscle gain phase rather than a standalone meal. Pair it with a higher-protein main course to hit your daily protein target.
