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Vermicelli noodles topped with sliced lemongrass chicken, cucumber, shredded carrots, mint, and cilantro in a ceramic bowl.
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Lemongrass Chicken Bowl

This Lemongrass Chicken Bowl is light but filled with flavor. It has fresh veggies, juicy chicken, and served over cool vermicelli noodles with a Nuoc Cham sauce that ties everything together.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Comfort Food, Dinner, Lunch, Meal Prep, Quick Meal
Cuisine: Asian, Fusion, Vietnamese
Keyword: Asian Chicken Recipe, Chicken Recipe, Easy Asian Noodles, Easy Lemongrass Chicken, Healhty Asian Bowl, Healthy, Healthy Asian Dinner, Healthy Asian Dish, Healthy Asian Recipes, Healthy Recipe, High Protein, High Protein Recipe, Lemongrass Chicken Noodle Bowl, Meal Prep, Quick Asian Noodles, Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken
Servings: 2 servings

Equipment

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 16 oz boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp finely minced lemongrass
  • 2 tbsp sugar

Nuoc Cham Sauce

  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp thai chilies finely chopped

Rest of the Bowl

  • 1 cup vermicelli noodles
  • ¼ cucumber julienned
  • ¼ cup shredded carrots
  • 1 tbsp mint leaves
  • 1 tbsp cilantro

Optional Garnish

  • Chopped nuts I used peanuts

Instructions

  • Place your chicken thighs in a bowl and marinate with dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, fish sauce, garlic, lemongrass, and sugar for at least 15 minutes.
  • In a separate bowl, combine fish sauce, water, sugar, lime juice, garlic, and Thai chilies. Mix thoroughly and set aside.
  • Add oil to a pan over medium-high heat and sear your chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until cooked through and nicely caramelized. Remove and let rest briefly.
  • While the chicken rests, boil your vermicelli noodles until al dente, then rinse under cold water and drain well.
  • Thinly slice your chicken.
  • Place the vermicelli noodles in a bowl and top with sliced chicken. Add cucumbers, carrots, mint, and cilantro, then spoon over your sauce.
  • Optionally garnish with chopped nuts.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 430kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 18g