These Keto Bánh Mì Bowls are the perfect way to get your Vietnamese food fix low-carb style!
Typically, I’m not a big fan of Vietnamese food, but Lauren LOVES it so it makes its way onto our menu from time to time. If I’m being totally honest, I wasn’t super excited when she asked me to make these Keto Bánh Mì Bowls, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors were so bold and vivid (is that a real way to describe food?…I don’t know, but let’s go with it) I was smiling the whole time I was chewing. So much so my cheek/jaw muscles were a little sore after eating.
We start off with a deliciously sticky charred chicken thigh and layer in goodness from kimchi, fresh vegetables, and a spicy mayo dressing. It’s one awesome bowl. But that chicken, that chicken is GOOD. It’s sticky, spicy, sweet, and all-around perfect. I could have eaten an entire skillet or two of that chicken!
These Keto Bánh Mì Bowls make for great leftovers as the flavors really meld together after a day or so making this a great meal-prep option.
We had a few fresh herbs, cilantro, basil, and mint, on hand the second day and added those in and it was perfect too.
Looking for more Keto Vietnamese recipes? Check these out!
Keto Bánh Mì Bowl
Ingredients
For the chicken:
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 lb chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons tamari
- 3 tablespoons brown erythritol
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
For the salad:
- 1 cucumber sliced (about 200g)
- 4 serrano peppers sliced
- 1 cup kimchi
- 6 radishes thinly sliced (about 100g)
- Butter lettuce
- 1 green onion thinly sliced
- Handful of cilantro minced
For the dressing:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 2 teaspoons granulated erythritol
Instructions
- In a small bowl mix together the tamari, fish sauce, lime juice, brown erythritol, onion powder, garlic salt, and red pepper flakes. In another small bowl whisk together the ingredients for the dressing and set aside.
- Heat the coconut oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken to the hot oil and brown 4-5 minutes per side until crispy. Pour in the sauce and stir until thick and sticky, about 2 minutes.
- Assemble the bowls, drizzle with dressing, and serve.
I see siracha in this dish. Is it sugarless?? If so, what brand do you use???
There is a bit of sugar in the Sriracha, it works with the macros listed though so it’s still keto friendly.