Lemongrass chicken noodle bowl

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Vietnam · Bún gà sả · Vietnam

Lemongrass chicken noodle bowl

Caramelised-edged lemongrass chicken with rice noodles, cucumber and carrot. The sweet-savoury glaze is measured so it feels special without being overpowering.

15 minPreparation
20 minCooking
35 minTotal time
4Servings
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MyAutismHub · 4 September 2026
Separate components · Portions are a guide; appetite and needs vary.

Illustration of lemongrass chicken noodle bowl
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For 4 servings

What you’ll need

Allergens
Soy; honey is not for children under 1 year. Check noodle labels.

One step at a time

Let’s make it

  1. Mix chicken with lemongrass, garlic, honey and soy.
  2. Cook noodles and rinse briefly. Warm oil in a pan and cook chicken 5–7 minutes per side until caramelised and 75°C inside.
  3. Arrange noodles, chicken, cucumber and carrot in separate sections.
  4. Taste the chicken before adding anything else; adults can add lime and pepper.

Preparation and cooking times are estimates. Use the doneness checks in the method.

Make the texture work

Keep each ingredient separate and cut noodles short for easier handling.

Season it properly

Lemongrass, garlic, soy and a small amount of honey make the glaze. Taste before adding salt; lime and pepper are adult finishing touches.

Simple swaps

Use tofu or fish; replace honey with a little mashed ripe pear for children over 1.

Keep it safely

Refrigerate cooked chicken and noodles separately within 2 hours; use within 48 hours.

Food education

What the ingredients bring

These are practical food-group notes, not a laboratory nutrition analysis. Portions and brands change the numbers.

  • Chicken provides protein, iron and vitamin B6.
  • Cucumber supports hydration and adds vitamin K.
  • Carrot contributes beta-carotene and fibre.
Before serving: supervise eating and adapt size and texture to your child’s chewing skills. These are ordinary family recipes, not a treatment for autism or a prescribed swallowing diet.

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