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Vietnamese-inspired · Dinner

Lemongrass chicken vermicelli bowls

Lemongrass chicken vermicelli bowls brings together citrusy chicken, cool noodles, crunchy vegetables, and herbs in a colorful, weeknight-ready dinner.

About 35 minTotal
About 35 minActive
$$Cost
EasyDifficulty
Makes 4 servings
Single bowl of lemongrass chicken vermicelli: rice vermicelli noodles topped with sliced lemongrass-seasoned chicken, matchstick cucumbers and carrots, and fresh mint and cilantro, arranged in a modern ceramic bowl on a light surface.

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Ingredients

1× recipe · Makes 4 servings

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
  • 10 ounces rice vermicelli
  • 1 English cucumber, cut into matchsticks
  • 2 carrots, cut into matchsticks
  • 2 tablespoons minced lemongrass
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 cup mixed mint and cilantro leaves
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided, plus black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook 10 ounces rice vermicelli according to package directions. Keep warm, fluffing or separating it before serving. Combine 2 tablespoons minced lemongrass, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon fish sauce into a smooth dressing or glaze.

  2. Pat 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced dry, then season with half of 1 teaspoon kosher salt and black pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high and cook the main ingredient until it reaches 165°F; transfer to a plate.

  3. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and . Cook until browned or crisp-tender, 4 to 6 minutes, then season with the remaining salt and pepper.

  4. Build four bowls with the prepared base, cooked vegetables, and main ingredient. Add 1 English cucumber, cut into matchsticks and 2 carrots, cut into matchsticks fresh at serving. Spoon over the sauce and finish Lemongrass chicken vermicelli bowls with 1 cup mixed mint and cilantro leaves.

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