Bun Ga Nuong (Chicken and Vermicelli) Recipe

Name: Bun Ga Nuong (Chicken and Vermicelli)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 whole chicken breasts, split to make 4 pieces; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 2 shallots, finely chopped; Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1/2 cup dry rice vermicelli (available in Asian grocery stores); 1 small head of iceberg lettuce, shredded; 2 cucumbers, sliced; 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped; 1/4 cup unsalted roasted peanuts, chopped; 1/2 cup water; Juice of 1 lime; 4 tablespoons Vietnamese fish sauce; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 clove garlic, chopped; 1 tablespoon chopped red chili pepper; 2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil

Servings: persons

2 whole chicken breasts, split to make 4 pieces
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 shallots, finely chopped
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup dry rice vermicelli (available in Asian grocery stores)
1 small head of iceberg lettuce, shredded
2 cucumbers, sliced
1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
1/4 cup unsalted roasted peanuts, chopped
1/2 cup water
Juice of 1 lime
4 tablespoons Vietnamese fish sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped red chili pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil

1
Marinate the chicken breasts in the garlic, shallots, salt, pepper and the vegetable oil for 20 to 60 minutes.
2
Bring three quarts of water to a boil.
3
Add the rice vermicelli and cook three to four minutes or until it is almost soft.
4
Strain in a colander and set aside.
5
Grill the chicken on both sides until done.
6
Cut into bite-size pieces.
7
In each of four bowls, divide the lettuce and cucumbers.
8
Top with the vermicelli.
9
Arrange the chicken on top of the vermicelli.
10
Combine the ingredients for the chili vinaigrette and mix together thoroughly.
11
Pour three to four tablespoons of the chili vinaigrette on each salad.
12
Sprinkle with fresh mint and peanuts and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 whole chicken breasts, split to make 4 pieces, 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped, 2 shallots, finely chopped, Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, and more.

Yes, Bun Ga Nuong (Chicken and Vermicelli) falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bun Ga Nuong (Chicken and Vermicelli)

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