Tasty Vietnamese Noodles with Lemongrass Chicken (Printer-Friendly Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken and Marinade
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Boneless chicken thighs without the skin (600-800g)
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1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
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The white part of 1 lemongrass stalk, crushed and coarsely chopped
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2 minced garlic cloves
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2 tablespoons of light soy sauce
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2 tablespoons of fresh lime juice
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2 tablespoons of fish sauce
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1 tablespoon of brown sugar
→ Vietnamese Sauce (Nuoc Cham)
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2 tablespoons of lime juice
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1/2 cup of cold water
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A quarter cup of fish sauce
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4 tablespoons of rice vinegar
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2 minced garlic cloves
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2 tablespoons of white sugar
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Chopped red chili (one bird’s eye variety)
→ Noodles and Fresh Ingredients
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Fresh mint leaves
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Julienned cucumbers (2)
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5 cups of shredded iceberg lettuce
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Sprouts from 3 cups of fresh beans
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Lime pieces to serve
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Carrots cut into thin strips (2)
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200g of dried vermicelli noodles
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Fresh cilantro leaves
# Method:
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Toss the chicken in the marinade mix and put it in the fridge for a minimum of an hour (up to 24 hours for deeper flavor).
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Mix chopped garlic, chili, water, fish sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and lime juice in a bowl. Give it a mix so the sugar dissolves. Let it sit for at least 20 minutes for the flavors to develop.
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In a pan over medium heat, add oil. Remove the chicken from the marinade, brushing off any big pieces of lemongrass, and fry for about 6-8 minutes until it’s golden and thoroughly cooked. Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing thin.
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Pour hot water over the noodles for 3 minutes to make them soft, then drain and rinse using cold water. This helps stop them from clumping.
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Put the noodles in bowls, topping them with chicken, herbs, and veggies. Drizzle over the Nuoc Cham sauce before serving. Alternatively, set up components for everyone to build their own bowls.
# Cook's Tips:
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This Vietnamese lemongrass recipe is a flavor-packed favorite that's healthy, too
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It’s great for prepping ahead when you're busy
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Perfect for feeding big groups with a DIY-style noodle setup