By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 8
110 cal · 10 min
Vietnamese Lime-Chicken Patties
Recipe GLPRa15d9e2f813fac
Aromatic Vietnamese-style ground chicken patties infused with bright lime juice, fresh cilantro, and scallions, seasoned with fish sauce and spicy serrano chiles. Quick to make and bursting with authentic flavors, these patties are perfect as a main course served with lettuce wraps, rice, or fresh vegetables.
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Ingredients
1 lb. ground chicken
1/2 c. chopped scallions
1/2 c. chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 c. plain breadcrumbs
1 small lime, zested and juiced
1 tbsp. fish sauce
2 serrano chiles, minced
1 tsp. garlic paste
1 tsp. kosher salt
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
Directions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, chopped scallions, fresh cilantro, breadcrumbs, lime zest, lime juice, fish sauce, minced serrano chiles, garlic paste, and kosher salt.
Mix gently with your hands until all ingredients are evenly incorporated, being careful not to overwork the mixture.
Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and shape each into a compact patty about 3/4 inch thick.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Carefully place the patties in the hot oil and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the exterior is golden brown.
Transfer the cooked patties to a plate and serve immediately with lettuce wraps, rice, or fresh vegetables.
Comments
The ingredient list lands well in Charlotte: chicken, scallions, cilantro, breadcrumbs, and lime are standbys at any major chain, and Harris Teeter or Kroger will carry fish sauce and serrano chiles without drama. The ten-minute claim glosses over the work—shaping eight patties by hand takes closer to 20 minutes total once you account for mincing, mixing, and forming. At roughly $2–2.50 per serving (chicken is the cost driver), this works as a weeknight dinner for four people eating two patties each, and the patties reheat decently the next day in a hot skillet. The catch is that fish sauce and fresh serranos matter here; these aren't staples most home cooks keep on hand, so budget for a short ingredient run if this is your first time.
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