Our Keto Bánh Mì Bowls are a low-carb version of classic Vietnamese food. These keto bowls feature sticky, charred chicken thighs, kimchi, fresh veggies, and a mayo dressing. Trust us, you're in for an incredible dining experience with these mouthwatering bowls. So, if you're ready to embark on a keto Vietnamese food adventure, grab your apron and let's get cooking!
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- Preparation and cooking overview
- Chef's note
- 🥗 Ingredients for this Keto Bánh Mì Bowls recipe
- Ingredient substitutions
- Additional ingredients
- Cooking tools required
- Tools substitute options
- How to make Keto Bánh Mì Bowls: step-by-step guide
- Cooking methods
- Preparation steps
- Cooking instructions
- What to serve with banh mi bowls?
- How to make it healthier?
- Time-saving tips
- What can I prepare ahead of time?
- Storage and reheating instructions
- Recipe wrap-up and conclusion
- Frequently asked questions
- 📖 Recipe

Preparation and cooking overview
Mix a flavorful sauce for the chicken, cut the chicken thighs into cubes, and cook until golden and sticky. Then, assemble your bowls with a medley of fresh veggies and a generous drizzle of spicy mayo dressing. In 20 minutes, these keto bowls are ready to enjoy!
Chef's note
Add thinly sliced fresh vegetables, including radishes, and cabbage, for a refreshing crunch, or even a sprinkle of crushed peanuts for a delightful texture. For those who enjoy a touch of heat, don't hesitate to garnish with extra slices of serrano peppers or a drizzle of your favorite hot sauce.
🥗 Ingredients for this Keto Bánh Mì Bowls recipe
For the chicken
For the salad
For the dressing
Ingredient substitutions
For the chicken
For the salad
For the dressing
Additional ingredients
Feel free to experiment and make these Keto Bánh Mì Chicken Bowls truly your own! Please note that these ingredients are optional, and you can add them to enhance the recipe's flavors.
Cooking tools required
To make this Keto Bánh Mì Bowls recipe, you will need the following cooking tools:
Tools substitute options
How to make Keto Bánh Mì Bowls: step-by-step guide
Cooking methods
Preparation steps
- Gather all the ingredients.
- Slice the cucumber, serrano peppers, and radishes.
- Mince the cilantro and chop the green onion.
- Cube the chicken thighs and set them aside.
- Ensure that all the ingredients are ready and organized before starting the cooking process.
Cooking instructions
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the cubed chicken thighs to the hot oil and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until crispy.
- Mix the tamari, brown erythritol, fish sauce, lime juice, red pepper flakes, onion powder, and garlic salt in a small bowl to make the sauce.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken and stir until thick and sticky, about 2 minutes.
- Assemble the bowls by layering a bed of lettuce, sliced cucumber, serrano peppers, radishes, kimchi, green onion, and minced cilantro.
- Drizzle the dressing over the bowls.
- Serve and enjoy your delicious Keto Bánh Mì Bowls!

Chef's pro tip
To achieve a crispy texture when cooking chicken, it's important to avoid overcrowding the skillet. If necessary, cook the chicken in batches, ensuring that each piece has enough space to cook evenly and develop a golden exterior. By giving your chicken room to breathe in the skillet, you'll achieve perfectly cooked and flavorful results for your delicious bowls.
What to serve with banh mi bowls?
Here are some keto-friendly food pairings that can be enjoyed alongside the low-carb Bánh Mì bowls:
How to make it healthier?
Time-saving tips
What can I prepare ahead of time?
Storage and reheating instructions
Storage tips
To keep your Bánh Mì bowls fresh, store them in airtight meal prep containers in the refrigerator. Consume the refrigerated bowls within 3-4 days, ensuring you enjoy them before the best-before date. It's recommended to avoid freezing the chicken and vegetables as it may affect their texture and freshness.
Reheating tips
This keto chicken salad doesn't need reheating. You can only reheat the chicken in the microwave at 30-second intervals. Let the other ingredients come to room temperature, add reheated chicken, and sprinkle some dressing you have stored in the fridge for a quick redo!
Recipe wrap-up and conclusion
These Keto Bánh Mì Bowls are perfect meal prep bowls. They are an absolute flavor-packed delight that will transport your taste buds to the vibrant world of Vietnamese cuisine. From the sticky and spicy chicken to the refreshing crunchy vegetables, each element combines to create a bowlful of goodness you can't resist.
Enjoy these delicious bowls without worrying about your keto journey. Click a picture of your Banh Mi bowl, and don't forget to share it with us. We can't wait to see your take on this recipe!
Frequently asked questions
📖 Recipe

Keto Bánh Mì Bowl
Ingredients
For the chicken
- 3 tablespoons avocado or coconut oil
- 1 pound chicken thighs cubed
- 3 tablespoons tamari
- 3 tablespoons brown erythritol
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
For the salad
- 1 cucumber sliced
- 4 serrano peppers sliced
- 1 cup kimchi
- 6 radishes thinly sliced
- 4 cups Butter lettuce
- 1 green onion chopped
- A handful of cilantro minced
For the dressing
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 2 teaspoons granulated erythritol
Instructions
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the cubed chicken thighs to the hot oil and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until crispy.
- Mix the tamari, brown erythritol, fish sauce, lime juice, red pepper flakes, onion powder, and garlic salt in a small bowl to make the sauce.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken and stir until thick and sticky, about 2 minutes.
- Assemble the bowls by layering a bed of lettuce, sliced cucumber, serrano peppers, radishes, kimchi, green onion, and minced cilantro.
- Drizzle the dressing over the bowls.
- Serve and enjoy your delicious Keto Bánh Mì Bowls!
karen says
I see siracha in this dish. Is it sugarless?? If so, what brand do you use???
Alex Lester says
There is a bit of sugar in the Sriracha, it works with the macros listed though so it's still keto friendly.
Laurie Rasor says
Have A Great Day
Ami says
This is amazing. I was floored by how good the chicken was. Definitely going to be a staple in this household!