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Smart Vietnamese-Style Marinated Chicken Thighs

Smart Vietnamese-Style Marinated Chicken Thighs

with Fresh Salad and Crispy Shallots
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Calories
330 kcal
Protein
30g protein
Preparation Time
25 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Allergens:
  • Wheat
  • Soy
  • Sulphites
  • Gluten
  • Sesame
  • Egg
  • Sulphites
  • Mustard
  • Milk
  • Crustaceans
  • Soy
  • Fish
  • Wheat
  • Tree nuts
  • May contain traces of allergens
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

280 g

Chicken Thighs

1 unit(s)

Lemongrass

1 tbsp

Soy Sauce

(Contains: Wheat, Soy, Sulphites May contain traces of: Gluten, Sesame, Egg, Sulphites, Mustard, Milk, Crustaceans, Soy, Fish, Wheat, Tree nuts)

½ tbsp

Garlic Puree

(May contain traces of: Gluten, Sesame, Egg, Sulphites, Mustard, Milk, Crustaceans, Soy, Fish, Wheat, Tree nuts)

113 g

Spring Mix

1 unit(s)

Mini Cucumber

113 g

Baby Tomatoes

2 tbsp

Sweet Chili Sauce

(May contain traces of: Gluten, Sesame, Egg, Sulphites, Mustard, Milk, Crustaceans, Soy, Fish, Wheat, Tree nuts)

1 tbsp

Seasoned Rice Vinegar

(Contains: Sulphites)

14 g

Crispy Shallots

(Contains: Wheat May contain traces of: Gluten)

7 g

Mint

Not included in your delivery

1 tbsp

Oil*

0.13 tsp

Salt*

0.13 tsp

Pepper*

Calories330 kcal
Fat16 g
Saturated Fat4.5 g
Carbohydrate20 g
Sugar11 g
Dietary Fiber2 g
Protein30 g
Cholesterol135 mg
Sodium790 mg
Potassium750 mg
Calcium50 mg
Iron3 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Whisk
Medium Bowl
Measuring Spoons
Plastic Wrap
Large Bowl
Large Non-Stick Pan

Cooking Steps

Make marinade
1
  • Remove and discard outer layer of lemongrass, then halve lengthwise. Place cut-side down on a cutting board. 
  • Using the back of a spoon or a pot, forcefully hit lemongrass to crush. Chop very finely.
  • Add lemongrass, 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) garlic puree and soy sauce to a medium bowl, then whisk to combine. 
Prep chicken
2
  • Pat chicken dry with paper towels. 
  • Place each chop on a cutting board and cover with plastic wrap.
  • Using a rolling pin or heavy-bottomed pan, pound each chop until 1/2-inch thick.
  • Season with salt and pepper, then add to bowl with marinade.
Prep salad
3
  • Meanwhile, cut cucumber into 1/4-inch half-moons.
  • Cut tomatoes in half.  
  • Roughly chop mint.
  • Add half the sweet chili sauce (use all for 4 ppl), vinegar and 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil to a large bowl. Whisk to combine.
  • Set aside.
Cook chicken
4
  • Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat.
  • When the pan is hot, add 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil, then chicken.
  • Pan-fry until golden-brown and cooked through, 3-6 min per side.**
Finish and serve
5
  • Slice chicken.
  • Add tomatoes, cucumbers and spring mix to the large bowl with dressing. Add as much mint as desired, then toss to combine. 
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Divide salad between bowls. Top with chicken.
  • Sprinkle half the crispy shallots (use all for 4 ppl) over top.
6

If you've opted to get chicken thighs, prepare and cook them in the same way the recipe instructs you to prepare and cook the pork chops.**

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