Cơm Gà Nướng

Cơm Gà Nướng is a flavorful Vietnamese grilled chicken dish served with fragrant rice, offering a perfect blend of smoky and savory flavors. This high-protein meal is balanced with fresh herbs and vegetables, making it a nutritious and satisfying lunch option.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 300 grams
• Jasmine rice - 150 grams
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Shallots - 2, finely chopped
• Lemon grass - 1 stalk, finely chopped
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Fish sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Honey - 1 tablespoon
• Black pepper - 1 teaspoon
• Vegetable oil - 1 tablespoon
• Cucumber - 1, sliced
• Tomato - 1, sliced
• Fresh cilantro - 10 grams, chopped
• Lime - 1, cut into wedges

Steps

1. In a bowl, combine minced garlic, chopped shallots, lemon grass, soy sauce, fish sauce, honey, and black pepper to create a marinade for the chicken.
2. Add the chicken breast to the marinade, ensuring it is well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor.
3. While the chicken is marinating, rinse jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then cook it according to package instructions (usually 1:1.5 rice-to-water ratio).
4. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush the grill with vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
5. Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is fully cooked and has nice grill marks. The internal temperature should reach 75°C (165°F).
6. Once cooked, let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing it into strips.
7. Serve the grilled chicken over a bed of jasmine rice, garnished with sliced cucumber, tomato, and fresh cilantro. Add lime wedges on the side for extra zest.

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 40 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 100 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables and herbs.

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