Asian Lemongrass Chicken Sandwich

Serves 4

Ingredients

  1. 4 slices Gardenia Low GI Soft Grain Loaf
  2. 4 pieces Chicken thigh or leg, deboned, fat and skin removed
  3. 8 slices Tomato
  4. 2 pieces Lettuce, cut into thin strips
  5. 8 slices Cucumber
  6. 1 piece Purple cabbage, cut into thin strips
  7. 2 tsp Low-fat mayonnaise
  8. 2 tsp Chilli sauce
  9. 2 tsp Oil
Marinade Paste
  1. 3 stalks Lemongrass
  2. 6 Shallots, chopped
  3. 2 cloves Garlic, chopped
  4. ½ tsp Turmeric powder
  5. ½ tsp Chilli powder
  6. 1 tbsp Coriander, chopped
  7. 2 tsp Sugar
  8. ½ tsp Salt
  9. 1 tbsp Oil
  10. 2 tbsp Water

Method

  1. Cut off the ends of the lemongrass stalks, and peel off the outer layer. Chop lemongrass into small pieces.
  2. In a food processor, add chopped lemongrass and the rest of the ingredients for the Marinade Paste and blend until a smooth paste.
  3. Transfer the Marinade Paste to a medium bowl. Add the chicken and coat evenly with the marinade. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight in the chiller.
  4. In a small bowl, add the low-fat mayonnaise and chilli sauce. Mix to combine well, then set aside.
  5. In a non-stick frying pan, heat 1 tsp of oil over medium heat. Add 2 pieces of marinated chicken and pan-fry until chicken is cooked through and light golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  6. Add remaining 1 tsp oil to the frying pan and pan-fry the other 2 pieces of chicken. When chicken is cooked through and light golden brown, remove from the frying pan and set aside.
  7. On 1 slice of bread, place 2 slices of cucumber. Add 1 piece of pan-fried chicken and drizzle with chilli mayonnaise. Then, add 2 slices of tomato, followed by some shredded lettuce and purple cabbage.
  8. Assemble 3 more sandwiches using the remaining pieces of bread, chicken and vegetables.
  9. Serve immediately.
NOTE:
  • Lemongrass chicken can be baked in pre-heated oven at 180°C for approximately 20 to 25 minutes, or until cooked.
  • Low-fat or fat-free mayonnaise could be used as healthier options.

Nutrition Information Panel

Approximate Nutritional Analysis Per Serving
Asian Lemongrass Chicken Sandwich

Servings per recipe: 4

Per Serving
Energy301 kcal
Carbohydrate21.6 g
Protein24.8 g
Total Fat11.9 g
Saturated Fat 2.7 g
Dietary Fibre 4.4 g
Cholesterol 94 mg
Sodium 475 mg