Lemongrass Chicken Bánh Mì with Beautiful Energy

Posted 31st August 2026

Lemongrass Chicken Bánh Mì with Beautiful Energy

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

  1. Combine the diced carrot with rice vinegar, coconut sugar, and a pinch of salt. Set aside for 15 minutes to pickle.
  2. Marinate the chicken breast with lemongrass paste, ginger, garlic, and tamari for 10 minutes.
  3. Heat a nonstick pan and cook the chicken until golden and cooked through. Slice into strips.
  4. Slice the Vietnamese roll lengthwise and spread with the Nuttelex butter and Kewpie mayonnaise.
  5. Fill with the cooked chicken, pickled carrot, cucumber, cilantro, and sliced chili.
  6. 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

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