Lemongrass Chicken Rice Paper Rolls with Spicy Peanut Hoisin Dipping Sauce
Fresh, flavourful, and packed with protein, these Lemongrass Chicken Rice Paper Rolls are a go-to lunch in our household. Served with a rich and spicy peanut hoisin dipping sauce, these rolls are better than store-bought and perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients 21
For The Lemongrass Chicken
800 ‒ 1000 g chicken thigh fillets, skinless and boneless
2 stalks lemongrass, roughly chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tbsp lime juice
1⁄2 birdseye chilli, fresh, roughly chopped
2 tbsp fish sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp vegetable oil
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp dark soy sauce
For The Rice Paper Rolls
2 carrots, julienned
1 cucumber, julienned
1⁄2 birdseye chilli, fresh, thinly sliced
1⁄2 head butter leaf lettuce, washed & dried
500 g vermicelli rice noodles, cooked and cooled slightly
10 ‒ 12 rice paper wrappers
For Spicy Peanut Hoisin Dipping Sauce
3 tbsp hoisin sauce
2 tbsp crunchy peanut butter
2 tbsp sriracha
2 ‒ 3 tbsp water
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp garlic, minced
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Method 17
Prepare The Chicken And Marinade
To make the marinade, combine , , , , , and in a bowl.
Using an immersion blender, blend until smooth. Then, add the and to the blended marinade (I add this after blending as I find it foams).
Add the to the marinade and coat evenly. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for extra flavour).
Air Fry The Chicken
Line the air fryer tray with baking paper to prevent sticking and lock in moisture for extra tender chicken.
Place the marinated in the air fryer basket, ensuring they’re not overcrowded.
Airfry for 20 minutes at 200°C (390°F), flipping halfway through for even browning.
Check that the is cooked through, remove and let rest before slicing.
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the veggies by julienning the and , and finely chopping the .
Cook the according to package instructions, then rinse with cold water.
Assemble The Rice Paper Rolls
Fill a shallow dish with warm . Dip a into the water for 5 seconds, just until soft.
Lay the softened on a clean surface and add a few leaves of , some , veggies, and slices of .
Fold in the sides of the rice paper and roll tightly. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
Serve fresh with my Spicy Peanut Hoisin Dipping Sauce.
Prepare The Dipping Sauce
In a small bowl, whisk together the , , , , and .
Gradually add water, one tablespoon at a time, to achieve your desired consistency (some prefer a thicker dip, others like it a little runnier for drizzling).
Taste the sauce and adjust the flavour by adding more for heat or more for sweetness.
Serve immediately with the or store for later use.
Goodness to Glow's tips
This versatile, flavour-packed chicken works beautifully in a variety of meals! Enjoy it in rice paper rolls (like in this recipe), served over a bed of jasmine rice with steamed greens, tossed into a fresh salad with cucumber and carrot, or as part of a noodle bowl with pickled vegetables and bean sprouts for a satisfying, well-rounded meal.
