Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken
Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken packs 27g protein into just 186 calories per serving — exceptional for body composition work where every calorie counts. This stovetop recipe makes 8 servings in under 30 minutes, providing multiple meals from one prep session. The lean protein foundation leaves 300+ calories daily for carbs and fats while staying in a deficit.
Ingredients
- •Lime Juice, Fresh(60g)
- •Fish sauce(45g)
- •Maple syrup(30g)
- •Avocado oil(30g)
- •Soy Sauce, Low Sodium(15g)
- •Garlic
- •Lemongrass, Fresh(40g)
- •Shallot
- •Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless(907g)
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
Instructions
- 1Combine the lime juice, fish sauce, maple syrup, oil, soy sauce, black pepper, garlic, lemongrass and shallot in a blender or food processor. Puree until smooth.
- 2Combine the chicken and marinade in a large bowl. Toss until the chicken is evenly coated. Cover the bowl and let the chicken marinate for 30 minutes.
- 3Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. (If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 15 minutes before using.) Thread the chicken evenly onto the skewers.
- 4Once the grill is hot, place the chicken kabobs evenly on the grill. Cook for 10-14 minutes, turning once halfway through, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through (no longer pink on the inside).
- 5Transfer the kabobs to a clean plate, and loosely tent with aluminum foil. Let the chicken rest for at least 5-10 minutes.
- 6Then serve warm while the chicken is hot and juicy, sprinkled with an extra squeeze of fresh lime juice (plus some thinly-sliced green onions) if desired. Or, refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition — Per Serving
186
calories
27g
protein
7g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 3g
- Saturated fat
- 1.1g
- Sodium
- 569 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.0g
8 servings per batch · ~141g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken have?
Each serving delivers 27g protein with only 186 calories, making it one of the highest protein-per-calorie ratios available. The macro split is 7g fat and 3g carbs, creating an extremely lean protein source.
How long does Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken take to prepare?
This recipe uses quick prep methods and yields 8 servings in a single stovetop session. You're getting a week's worth of protein-dense dinners from minimal active cooking time.
Is Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken good for fat loss?
At 186 calories and 27g protein per serving with virtually no carbs, this recipe is purpose-built for fat loss phases where protein intake is high but calories stay low. The minimal fat content (7g) makes it ideal for aggressive calorie deficits.
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