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Lemongrass Chicken Tacos with Pickled Carrot & Daikon

Vietnamese inspired tacos filled with lemongrass marinated chicken and topped with bright crunchy pickled carrot and daikon. Fresh herbs and warm tortillas bring everything together for a clean modern taco with bold citrusy aromatics.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course dinner, lunch, potluck
Cuisine Vietnamese
Servings 8 tacos

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Large skillet
  • Cutting board & knife
  • Airtight containing for storing

Ingredients
  

Chicken Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken thighs thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons finely minced lemongrass
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce or fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon sugar or honey
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Pickled Carrot and Daikon Ingredients

  • 1 cup shredded carrot
  • 1 cup shredded daikon
  • 1/2 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Taco Ingredients

  • 8 small flour or corn tortillas
  • 1/2 cup fresh herbs cilantro mint or basil
  • Sliced jalapeños optional
  • Lime wedges optional

Instructions
 

  • Combine chicken lemongrass soy sauce neutral oil lime juice sugar garlic black pepper and salt in a bowl and mix to coat.
  • Marinate for at least 20 minutes.
  • In a jar combine carrot daikon rice vinegar water sugar and salt. Shake or stir until dissolved and let sit while preparing the chicken.
  • Heat a skillet over medium high heat and cook the chicken until browned and cooked through.
  • Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or over a flame.
  • Assemble tacos with lemongrass chicken pickled carrot and daikon and fresh herbs.
  • Add jalapeños or lime if desired.

Notes

Lemongrass adds bright citrusy aroma that pairs well with the acidity of the pickles.
Pickled carrot and daikon provide crunch and balance the savory chicken.
Use thighs for juiciness or breasts for a leaner option.
These tacos work well with chili crisp or scallion oil for extra richness.
Keyword fusion tacos, lemongrass chicken tacos, lemongrass tacos, pickled carrot daikon, Vietnamese tacos