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Lemongrass Chicken Rice Paper Rolls

Fresh Lemongrass Chicken Rice Paper Rolls You’ll Crave

These Lemongrass Chicken Rice Paper Rolls are a favorite, showcasing tender chicken marinated in vibrant lemongrass wrapped in delicate rice paper.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 rolls
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Calories: 140

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 350 g boneless chicken thighs very finely sliced
  • 1.5 tbsp fish sauce substitute with light soy sauce for vegetarian
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar can be swapped with coconut sugar or honey
  • 1 tbsp lemongrass finely grated, fresh preferred
  • 1 tbsp lime juice substitute rice vinegar if needed
  • 1 clove garlic finely grated, essential flavor
  • 1 tbsp canola oil for cooking, any neutral oil can be used
For the Filling
  • 10 sheets rice paper sheets (~22cm/8.5”)
  • 70 g dried vermicelli noodles can substitute with glass noodles
  • 1 cup green cabbage very finely sliced
  • 1 cup red cabbage very finely sliced
  • 1 medium carrot peeled and finely julienned
  • 0.25 cup coriander/cilantro leaves roughly chopped
  • 0.75 cup mint leaves Vietnamese mint is an alternative
For the Peanut Dipping Sauce
  • 1.5 tbsp natural peanut butter can replace with regular peanut butter
  • 2 tbsp hoisin sauce no substitute needed
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar can swap for lime juice
  • 0.25 cup milk to thin the sauce, can use water
  • 1 small clove garlic finely grated, essential flavor
  • 2 tsp brown sugar coconut sugar is a great alternative
  • 0.125 tsp salt omit for salt-free option
  • 0.5 tsp chili paste optional for heat

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Pan
  • pot
  • Whisk
  • large bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine finely sliced chicken thighs with fish sauce, brown sugar, grated lemongrass, lime juice, and grated garlic. Toss until all pieces are fully coated in the marinade. Allow the chicken to marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature.
  2. Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the dried vermicelli noodles. Soak the noodles for just 2 minutes until they are tender but still firm, then drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together natural peanut butter, hoisin sauce, white vinegar, milk, grated garlic, brown sugar, and salt until smooth. Adjust consistency with more milk if needed.
  4. Heat one tablespoon of canola oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken in batches, cook for about 3 minutes or until caramelized and cooked through. Remove from heat.
  5. Fill a large bowl with warm water and dip one rice paper sheet into the water for about 2-3 seconds. Remove and lay it flat on a clean surface.
  6. On each rice paper sheet, layer pieces of the cooked chicken, a handful of cooled vermicelli noodles, finely sliced green and red cabbage, julienned carrot, and fresh coriander and mint leaves. Wrap them tightly.
  7. Gently roll the rice paper away from you, ensuring a snug fit around the filling without tearing. Serve immediately or wrap in cling film in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 9gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Keep rolls in the fridge wrapped in cling film for freshness. Enjoy them within 6 hours for the best experience.

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