Vermicelli With Chicken And Herb Sauce Recipe

Name: Vermicelli With Chicken And Herb Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces brown rice vermicelli (or substitute white rice vermicelli); 1 clove garlic, peeled; 1/2 tablespoon coarsely chopped ginger; 1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped; 1/3 cup fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 tablespoon honey; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, rinsed and dried; 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, rinsed and dried; 2 large3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound); 2 green onions, thinly sliced; vegetable cooking spray

Servings: persons

6 ounces brown rice vermicelli (or substitute white rice vermicelli)
1 clove garlic, peeled
1/2 tablespoon coarsely chopped ginger
1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, rinsed and dried
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, rinsed and dried
2 large3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
2 green onions, thinly sliced
vegetable cooking spray

1
Cook the brown rice vermicelli according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside.
2
Combine the garlic, ginger, jalapeno pepper, lime juice, vegetable oil, honey, and salt in a food processor. Process until finely chopped, using the pulse button and scraping down the bowl of the food processor with a spatula as needed. Add the cilantro and mint and process into a coarse puree. Set aside.
3
Cut the chicken into 1-inch-square pieces.
4
Spray a non-stick pan with vegetable cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. When hot, add the chicken and cook until done (about 10 minutes). Add the vermicelli and herb puree. Toss to combine and cook until heated through (about 3 minutes).
5
Garnish with green onions and serve immediately.

326

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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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 ounces brown rice vermicelli (or substitute white rice vermicelli), 1 clove garlic, peeled, 1/2 tablespoon coarsely chopped ginger, 1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Vermicelli With Chicken And Herb Sauce 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!

Vermicelli With Chicken And Herb Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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