Lemongrass Chicken With Vermicelli Recipe

Name: Lemongrass Chicken With Vermicelli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 head iceberg lettuce; 1 small seedless cucumber; 2 oz roasted peanuts; 3 1/2 oz rice vermicelli noodles; 3 tbsp veg oil; 1 1/4 - 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into bite sized pieces; 2 stalks lemongrass (tender interior protion only) finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 4 shallots, finley chpped; 1 - 2 fresh red chili peppers, seeded and finely chopped; 1 1/2 tsp sugar; Salt; 1 1/2 tbsp fish sauce; 2 tbsp water

Servings: persons

1/2 head iceberg lettuce
1 small seedless cucumber
2 oz roasted peanuts
3 1/2 oz rice vermicelli noodles
3 tbsp veg oil
1 1/4 - 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into bite sized pieces
2 stalks lemongrass (tender interior protion only) finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
4 shallots, finley chpped
1 - 2 fresh red chili peppers, seeded and finely chopped
1 1/2 tsp sugar
Salt
1 1/2 tbsp fish sauce
2 tbsp water

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1. Shred or chop lettuce, chop cucumber and coarsely chop peanuts.
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2. Bring 2 c water to boil. Place rice noodles in large bowl. Add boiling water, cover and set aside for about 10 mins.
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3. Place paper towel on plate. In large skillet over med-high heat add 2 tbsp oil unitl hot but not smoking. Add chic and cook (may have to do in batches)stirring occasionally until brown but not cooked through. Transfer to plate and set aside.
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4. Wipe skillet with paper towel and return to med-high heat. Add remaiing oil, lemongrass, garlic, shaloots and peppers and stir frequently unitl fragrant but not brown, about 2 mins.
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5. Return chic to pan, sprinkle with sugar and salt to taste stirring frequently until chic begins to carmelize, about 2 mins. Add fish sauce and water, cover and cook until sauce has slightly thickened, about 3-4 ins.
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Drain pasta and divide into bowls. Top with lettuce, chic mix cucumber and peanuts.

376

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, 1 small seedless cucumber, 2 oz roasted peanuts, 3 1/2 oz rice vermicelli noodles, and more.

Yes, Lemongrass Chicken With 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lemongrass Chicken With Vermicelli

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