Vietnamese-Style Chicken Vermicelli Bowls
These bowls are fresh, light, and full of texture! They're a great option for meal prep or weeknight dinners because much of the work can be done in advance.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Makes: 4 - 6 servings
Ingredients
Lemongrass Chicken
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 stalk lemongrass, end and tough outer leaves removed, roughly chopped
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 Thai chilies, chopped
Vietnamese-Style Dressing
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce (I like Mae Ploy)
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablepoons rice wine vinegar
- 1-2 Thai chilies, minced
- 1/4 cup water
Noodle Bowls
- 8 oz dried vermicelli noodles
- 2 baby cucumbers, cut into matchsticks
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 2 carrots, peeled and shredded
- 1/2 cup cilantro leaves
- 1/3 cup mint leaves
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken. Place the chicken thighs in a large ziplock bag. Combine the remaining ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour the marinade over the chicken and seal the bag, pressing out as much air as possible. Marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour, up to 48 hours.
- Make the dressing. Whisk together the dressing ingredients until smooth. If you're averse to fish sauce, you can use less. Adjust soy sauce or salt to taste.
- Grill the chicken. Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side, until cooked through to 165 F internally. Let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes, then slice.
- Cook the vermicelli noodles. Follow the package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to keep the noodles from sticking together.
- Assemble the bowls. Divide the noodles among bowls, top with chopped veggies, herbs, and sliced chicken. Drizzle with dressing as desired and serve with lime wedges on the side.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 597kcalCarbohydrates: 88gProtein: 42gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 162mgSodium: 4251mgPotassium: 1148mgFiber: 6gSugar: 29gVitamin A: 5909IUVitamin C: 78mgCalcium: 121mgIron: 4mg
