Lemongrass Chicken Noodle Bowl with Vermicelli Noodles and Herbs

A light and refreshing noodle bowl featuring tender lemongrass-marinated chicken, delicate vermicelli noodles, and a vibrant mix of fresh herbs. Served with a zesty nuoc cham dipping sauce.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

550

Level

Easy

Yields

4 servings

Cost

£3.05

Season:

🌍 Year-round

Meal Type:

Lunch

Cuisine:

Asian

Main Ingredient:

Chicken•Pork

Mood:

Healthy

Ingredients

Servings

1.5lbBoneless, skinless chicken thighs(Cut into bite-sized pieces)

£4.50

2Lemongrass stalks(Minced finely)

£1.50

3clovesGarlic(Minced)

£0.20

1inchGinger(Grated)

£0.30

2tbspSoy sauce

£0.10

1tbspFish sauce

£0.15

1tbspBrown sugar

£0.05

1tbspLime juice(Freshly squeezed)

£0.10

1tbspVegetable oil

£0.05

8ozVermicelli rice noodles

£1.20

0.5cupFresh mint(Chopped)

£0.75

0.5cupFresh cilantro(Chopped)

£0.75

0.5cupFresh basil(Chopped)

£1.00

1cupShredded carrots

£0.40

1cupBean sprouts

£0.60

Nuoc Cham Sauce(See Nuoc Cham Sauce Ingredients below)

3tbspLime juice (Nuoc Cham)

£0.15

3tbspFish sauce (Nuoc Cham)

£0.20

3tbspWater (Nuoc Cham)

2tbspSugar (Nuoc Cham)

£0.05

1cloveGarlic (Nuoc Cham)(Minced)

£0.10

0.3tspRed chili flakes (Nuoc Cham)(Optional)

£0.05

Total Cost

£12.20

£3.05 per serving

The Method

1
**Marinate the Chicken:** In a medium bowl, combine the minced lemongrass, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, and vegetable oil. Add the chicken pieces and toss to coat well. Marinate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
2
**Cook the Noodles:** Cook the vermicelli noodles according to the package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
3
**Prepare Nuoc Cham Sauce:** In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, water, sugar, minced garlic and red chili flakes (optional). Adjust the ingredients to taste.
4
**Grill the Chicken:** Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken for 6-8 minutes, or until cooked through and slightly charred, flipping occasionally.
5
**Assemble the Bowls:** Divide the cooked noodles evenly among 4 bowls. Top with grilled chicken, shredded carrots, bean sprouts, mint, cilantro, and basil.
6
**Serve:** Serve immediately with Nuoc Cham sauce for dipping or drizzling over the bowl.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (450g)

550 kcal / 2301 kJ

Carbs

50g

19% of RDA

Fat

20g

29% of RDA

Protein

45g

90% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

4 g

13% of RDA

Sugar

15 g

17% of RDA

Sodium

1200 mg

52% of RDA

Saturated Fat

5 g

25% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For extra flavor, add a squeeze of sriracha to the Nuoc Cham sauce.

You can substitute shrimp or tofu for the chicken.

Garnish with chopped peanuts or sesame seeds for added texture.

Cooking Equipment

Grill or Grill Pan

Large Pot

Small Bowl

Wine Pairings

No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.

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Lemongrass Chicken Noodle Bowl with Vermicelli Noodles and Herbs

Ingredients

The Method