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Lemongrass Chicken Noodles

Lemongrass Chicken Noodles

Savor the vibrant flavors of Lemongrass Chicken Noodles, a quick and healthy Vietnamese-inspired dish perfect for any occasion. Try it tonight!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 600-800 g boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1 stalk lemongrass, white part only, crushed and chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 200 g rice vermicelli noodles
  • 2 carrots, julienned
  • 2 cucumbers, julienned (optional: remove seeds)
  • 5 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
  • 3 cups bean sprouts
  • to taste Fresh mint and cilantro leaves
  • sliced optional red chili for garnish

Equipment

  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Mixing bowls
  • Skillet
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Mix the chicken with lemongrass, garlic, lime juice, fish sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, and vegetable oil in a bowl. Let it marinate for at least an hour.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium heat, add a splash of oil, then cook the chicken for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until cooked through.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together fish sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, water, garlic, chili, and lime juice for the Nuoc Cham sauce. Let it sit for at least 20 minutes.
  4. Soak the rice vermicelli in hot water for 3 minutes, then drain and rinse under cold water. Divide noodles into bowls and layer with lettuce, carrots, cucumbers, bean sprouts, and fresh herbs. Top with sliced chicken and drizzle with Nuoc Cham sauce. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For best results, marinate the chicken overnight for deeper flavor. If you'd like to customize this dish, use shrimp instead of chicken or opt for a vegetarian version with tofu. Toasting the noodles before soaking can enhance their flavor. Store leftovers separately in airtight containers; chicken lasts up to 3 days in the fridge, while the Nuoc Cham sauce is good for a week.
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