Lemongrass Chicken Meatball Bowl

Ingredients

• 500 g chicken breast mince
• 3 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1.5 tbsp lemongrass paste (or finely chopped fresh (white part only))
• 1 carrot (grated)
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 2 tsp soy sauce
• 0.5 tbsp coconut sugar
• 0.5 cup spring onions (finely chopped)
• 0.33 cup coriander leaves (chopped)
• 0.25 tsp white pepper
• 0.33 cup hot water
• 1 tsp coriander stems (finely chopped)
• 3 tbsp fish sauce (for dressing)
• 3 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tsp rice wine vinegar
• 1.5 tbsp coconut sugar (for dressing)
• 2 garlic cloves (finely minced for dressing)
• 0.5 long red chili (deseeded and finely chopped)
• 4 cup steamed jasmine rice
• 4 eggs (fried)
• 1 cucumber (cut into match sticks)
• 1 carrot (cut into match sticks)
• 0.5 cup mint leaves
• 0.5 cup coriander leaves
• cooking oil spray (for air frying)

Steps

1. 1

   In a large bowl, mix the chicken breast mince, 3 minced garlic cloves, lemongrass paste, 1 grated carrot, 1 tbsp fish sauce, 2 tsp soy sauce, 1/2 tbsp coconut sugar, 1/2 cup chopped spring onions, 1/3 cup chopped coriander leaves, and 1/4 tsp white pepper until just combined.

2. 2

   Roll the mixture into large golf balls or patties.

3. 3

   Preheat your air fryer to 190°C (375°F).

4. 4

   Lightly spray the meatballs with oil and place them in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they are not overcrowded.

5. 5

   Cook for 10–12 minutes until golden brown, flipping the meatballs at the 8-minute mark.

6. 6

   While the meatballs cook, make the dressing by mixing 3 tbsp fish sauce, 1/3 cup hot water, 3 tbsp lime juice, 2 tsp rice wine vinegar, and 1.5 tbsp coconut sugar in a small bowl until the sugar is dissolved.

7. 7

   Add 2 cloves of minced garlic, the chopped red chili, and 1 tsp of chopped coriander stems to the dressing. Stir and set aside.

8. 8

   Prepare the serving components: ensure the jasmine rice is steamed, slice the cucumber and remaining carrot into matchsticks, pick the mint and coriander leaves, and fry 4 eggs.

9. 9

   Assemble the bowls: start with a base of jasmine rice, then add the meatballs, sliced vegetables, and fresh herbs.

10. 10

    Top each bowl with a fried egg, drizzle generously with the prepared dressing, and serve immediately.

Notes

Macros per serving: 488kcal, 40g Protein, 53g Carbs, 10g Fat. This recipe is great for meal prep as the meatballs and dressing can be made in advance.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• Vietnamese-inspired
• chicken
• meatballs
• healthy
• low-calorie
• air-fried
• meal-prep