Lemongrass Chicken Bánh Mì with Beautiful Energy
Posted 31st August 2026
This fresh and flavor-packed lemongrass chicken bánh mì is loaded with tender marinated chicken, crisp cucumber, pickled carrot, and fresh cilantro. Served with Beautiful Energy, it’s a satisfying lunch packed with protein and plenty of flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 Vietnamese bread roll (baguette-style)
- 3.5 oz chicken breast
- Lemongrass paste, ginger, garlic, and tamari, for marinating
- 1 tbsp Nuttelex butter
- 1 tbsp Kewpie mayonnaise
- ⅛ Lebanese cucumber, thinly sliced
- ⅛ carrot, diced
- Small handful fresh cilantro leaves
- ¼ red chili, thinly sliced (optional)
- Rice vinegar
- Coconut sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1 serving Beautiful Energy, any flavor
Method
- Combine the diced carrot with rice vinegar, coconut sugar, and a pinch of salt. Set aside for 15 minutes to pickle.
- Marinate the chicken breast with lemongrass paste, ginger, garlic, and tamari for 10 minutes.
- Heat a nonstick pan and cook the chicken until golden and cooked through. Slice into strips.
- Slice the Vietnamese roll lengthwise and spread with the Nuttelex butter and Kewpie mayonnaise.
- Fill with the cooked chicken, pickled carrot, cucumber, cilantro, and sliced chili.
- Slice in half and serve with a chilled Beautiful Energy.
Nutrition (Per Serving)
Bánh mì only — drink served separately.
- Calories: 500
- Protein: 39 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fat: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g