Lemongrass Chicken Vermicelli Noodle Bowl
4 portions
55mThis rice noodle salad is a common Vietnamese meal that is super light, and full of fresh veggies and herbs.
What you will need
1.5 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
1 stalk Lemongrass
2 Garlic Cloves
1 Lime (juice)
2 Tbsp Fish Sauce
1 Tbsp Soy Sauce
2 Tbsp Brown Sugar
1 Tbsp Vegetable Oil
NUOC CHAM
1/4 cup Fish Sauce
4 Tbsp Rice Vinegar
2 Tbsp White Sugar
1/2 cup Water
2 Garlic Cloves
1 Lime (juice)
NOODLE BOWL
1/2 Tbsp Vegetable Oil
7 oz Rice Noodles
2 Carrots
1 Cucumber
1 head Iceberg Lettuce
1/2 bunch Cilantro
.5 oz Fresh Mint
Chili Flakes , optional
(Nutritional facts 190 calories, 9.62 g fat, 18.85 g carbohydrates, 7.41 g protein, 29 mg cholesterol, 692 mg sodium)How to cook
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Gather and portion all ingredients for the marinade, nuoc cham sauce, and salad.
Marinate Chicken
1
Bruise the lemongrass with the back of a knife and then roughl chop.
2
Put the chicken into a bag or tupperware and add the chopped lemongrass.
3
Grate or chop the garlic and add to the marinade.
4
Add the fish sauce and soy sauce to the chicken.
5
Add the rice vinegar and brown sugar.
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Add the juice of one lime. Seal the bag or container and mix the marinade with the chicken until combined and coated.
7
Peel and julienne the carrots.
8
Julienne the cucumber.
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Shred the lettuce.
Make Nuoc Cham Sauce
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Add sugar and hot water to a bowl and stir to dissolve the sugar.
2
Grate or finely chop the garlic. Juice 3 tablespoons of lime juice, about 1 full lime.
3
Add the rice vinegar and soy sauce.
4
Finish with fish sauce and chili flakes if you like.
5
Cook or soak the rice noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and run cold water over them to stop cooking and cool them down.
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Add a little bit of oil to coat the bottom of a large skillet and cook the chicken for a few minutes on each side until lightly browned and cooked through.
7
Slice the chicken into strips.
8
Drain the noodles and portion into bowls. Top with a handful of mint and cilantro, carrots, cucumber, and sliced lemongrass chicken.
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Dress the noodle bowl with the nuoc cham sauce and serve!
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