Sticky Grilled Lemongrass Chicken
with Nutty Rice and Bright Mango SlawCalories
:
720 kcalProtein
:
39g proteinTotal
:
30 minutesDifficulty
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EasyFamily Friendly
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Allergens:
- Soy
- Wheat
- Sulphites
- Peanuts
- Milk
- Sesame
- Sulphites
- Wheat
- Crustaceans
- Egg
- Fish
- Milk
- Mustard
- May contain traces of allergens
- Soy
Aromatic lemongrass and sweet chilli-kissed grilled chicken thighs are the highlight of this summery grill recipe! Perfectly paired with nutty rice and a bright mango slaw, what else could you ask for?
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Ingredients
Serving amount
280 g
Chicken Thighs
¾ cup
Basmati Rice
1 unit(s)
Mango
1 unit(s)
Garlic, cloves
1 unit(s)
Lime
1 tbsp
Soy Sauce
(Contains: Soy, Wheat, Sulphites May be present: Sesame, Sulphites, Wheat, Crustaceans, Egg, Fish, Milk, Mustard)
2 tbsp
Sweet Chili Sauce
(May be present: Egg, Soy, Mustard, Wheat, Fish, Sesame, Milk, Sulphites, Crustaceans)
28 g
Peanuts, chopped
(Contains: Peanuts)
1 unit(s)
Lemongrass
1 unit(s)
Mini Cucumber
1 unit(s)
Green Onion
Not included in your delivery
1 tbsp
Butter*
(Contains: Milk)
1 tsp
Sugar*
1 tbsp
Oil*
¼ tsp
Salt*
0.13 tsp
Pepper*
Nutrition facts
Calories720 kcal
Fat26 g
Saturated Fat7 g
Carbohydrate87 g
Sugar18 g
Dietary Fiber5 g
Protein39 g
Cholesterol145 mg
Sodium900 mg
Trans Fat0.4 g
Potassium650 mg
Calcium100 mg
Iron4.5 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.
Utensils
•Medium Pot
•Measuring Spoons
•Measuring Cups
•Rolling Pin
•Medium Bowl
•Zester
•Large Bowl
Cooking Steps
1
- Add 1 1/4 cups (2 1/2 cups) water, 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) butter and 1/8 tsp (1/4 tsp) salt to a medium pot. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Add rice to the boiling water. Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 12-14 min.
- Remove from heat. Set aside, still covered.
2
- While rice cooks, peel, then mince or grate garlic.
- Trim the bottom of lemongrass, then remove outer layer. Using a rolling pin or heavy pot, carefully smash lemongrass to split open. Finely mince lemongrass.
- Thinly slice green onion.
3
- Pat chicken dry with paper towels.
- Add chicken, garlic, lemongrass, half the soy sauce, 1 tsp (2 tsp) sugar and 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil to a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
4
- Peel, pit, then cut mango into 1/4-inch matchsticks.
- Thinly slice cucumber.
- Zest, then juice lime.
5
- Add mango, cucumber, half the green onions, half the sweet chili sauce, remaining soy sauce, 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) lime juice and 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil to a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. (TIP: If you prefer a sweeter slaw, add more sugar, to taste.)
- Add chicken to the grill. Close lid and grill until cooked through, 3-5 min per side.** (NOTE: Make sure grill is evenly oiled before adding chicken to prevent sticking!)
6
- Fluff rice with a fork, then stir in lime zest and half the peanuts. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Thinly slice chicken, if desired.
- Divide rice, chicken and mango slaw between plates.
- Spread remaining sweet chili sauce over chicken. Sprinkle with remaining green onions.
- Sprinkle remaining peanuts over slaw.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Aug 2026- Flavour: The lemongrass chicken and mango slaw are the standout elements, with reviewers praising the bright, fresh flavour combination. Some found the chicken bland beneath the chili sauce and suggest adding extra soy sauce to boost overall seasoning.
- Ease of prep: Mincing lemongrass by hand is the most time-consuming step; several reviewers suggest using store-bought lemongrass paste as an easier and equally flavourful alternative. A food processor can also help if you prefer to use the fresh stalk.
- Suggestions: Marinating the chicken for at least an hour before grilling adds noticeably more depth of flavour. If you do not have a grill, baking the chicken in the oven works well; one reviewer also had success with an air fryer.
- Leftovers: The slaw is best enjoyed fresh, as the dressing softens the mango and cucumber quickly; consider storing components separately if you plan to eat leftovers the next day.
- Mango tips: If your mango arrives firm, leave it on the counter to ripen before cooking; substituting canned mango or sprinkling sugar over unripe mango and letting it rest briefly can help when ripening is not possible in time.
