Lemongrass Chicken Noodles (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken and Marinade
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600-800g chicken thigh fillets, no skin or bones
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One stalk of lemongrass (use just the white part), smashed and chopped
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Two cloves of garlic, finely minced
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Two tablespoons of freshly squeezed lime juice
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Two tablespoons of fish sauce
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A tablespoon of light soy sauce
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Two tablespoons of dark brown sugar
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One tablespoon of cooking oil
→ Nuoc Cham Dipping Sauce
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1/4 cup of fish sauce
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Four tablespoons rice vinegar
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Two tablespoons sugar
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Half a cup of water
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Two cloves of garlic, chopped into small bits
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One red bird's eye chili, chopped finely
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Three tablespoons of lime juice
→ Noodles and Toppings
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200g vermicelli noodles (dried)
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Two carrots, cut into thin strips
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Two cucumbers, sliced into matchsticks
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Five cups of shredded iceberg lettuce
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Three cups of fresh bean sprouts
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A handful of fresh mint
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A bunch of fresh cilantro
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Lime wedges for squeezing over
# Instructions:
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Toss the marinade ingredients together with the chicken and stick it in the fridge. Let it sit for at least an hour, and if you've got time, even up to a day.
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Mix fish sauce, vinegar, sugar, water, garlic, chili bits, and lime juice in a mixing bowl. Stir it well until all the sugar is gone. Let it sit for 20 minutes or longer to develop flavor.
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Heat up some oil in a pan over medium heat. Take the chicken out of the marinade and scrape off big bits of lemongrass. Cook each side for 3-4 minutes until golden, then let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
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Pop the noodles in a bowl of hot water for about 3 minutes to soften. Drain, rinse under cold water, and toss to keep them from getting sticky.
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You can either dish up the noodles topped with veggies, herbs, and sliced chicken (plus a good drizzle of Nuoc Cham), or set everything out separately so people can make their own bowls.
# Notes:
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This tangy lemongrass marinade is a classic that’s tasty and fresh
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Works great for prepping ahead of a busy week
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Perfect for crowd-pleasing noodle bowl stations