Vietnamese Noodles with Lemongrass Chicken (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken and Marinade
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Skinless and boneless chicken thigh fillets (600-800g)
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Lemongrass stalk, white part only, bruised and roughly chopped
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
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2 tablespoons fish sauce
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1 tablespoon light soy sauce
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
→ Vietnamese Sauce (Nuoc Cham)
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1/4 cup fish sauce
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4 tablespoons rice vinegar
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2 tablespoons white sugar
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1/2 cup water
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2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
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1 red birds eye chili, finely chopped
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3 tablespoons lime juice
→ Noodles and Fresh Ingredients
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200g dried vermicelli noodles
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2 carrots, julienned
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2 cucumbers, julienned
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5 cups finely sliced iceberg lettuce
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3 cups fresh bean sprouts
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Fresh mint leaves
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Fresh cilantro
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Lime wedges for serving
# Instructions:
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Mix all the marinade ingredients with the chicken and let it rest for at least 1 hour, or up to 24 hours for better flavor. Keep refrigerated while marinating.
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Combine fish sauce, rice vinegar, white sugar, water, chopped garlic, chili, and lime juice in a bowl. Stir until sugar dissolves. Let the flavors meld for at least 20 minutes before serving.
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Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade, brushing off excess lemongrass. Cook for 6-8 minutes total, until golden brown and cooked through. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
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Soak vermicelli noodles in hot water for 3 minutes until tender. Drain and rinse under cold water to prevent sticking.
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Either arrange individual bowls with noodles, topped with vegetables, herbs, and sliced chicken, then drizzle generously with Nuoc Cham sauce; or set up all components separately and let everyone build their own bowls.
# Notes:
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This Vietnamese lemongrass marinade is a signature recipe that's both delicious and healthy
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Perfect for meal prep and can be made ahead of time
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Great for serving large groups as a DIY noodle bowl station