Best Grilled Chicken Noodles Bun Ga Nuong Recipes

VIETNAMESE NOODLES WITH LEMONGRASS CHICKEN

Vietnamese Noodles with Lemongrass Chicken image

Recipe video above. This Vietnamese lemongrass marinade is exceptional - you'll absolutely love it! This is one of my siganture recipes - it's as delicious as it is healthy, ideal for making ahead, for midweek meals and a cheap (impressive) meal idea for large groups. DON'T BE DAUNTED by the list of ingredients - the ingredients for the marinade and sauce are largely the same!

Provided by Nagi

Categories Noodles

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 25

Ingredients

600 - 800g / 1.2 - 1.6lb chicken thigh fillets (, skinless and boneless or breast (or pork, beef or any seafood))
1 stalk lemongrass (, white part only, bruised them sliced into pieces easy to pick out later (Note 1))
2 garlic cloves (, finely chopped or minced)
2 tbsp lime juice
2 tbsp fish sauce ((Note 2))
1 tbsp soy sauce ((all purpose or light, NOT dark soy))
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1/4 cup fish sauce ((Note 3))
4 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tbsp white sugar
1/2 cup water
2 garlic cloves (, finely chopped)
1 red birds eye chilli (, finely chopped (Note 4))
3 tbsp lime juice
1/2 tbsp oil
200 g / 7 oz vermicelli noodles (, dried)
2 carrots (, julienned)
2 cucumbers (, julienned (optional: remove seeds))
5 cups iceberg lettuce (, finely sliced)
3 cups bean sprouts
Handful of mint leaves
Handful of cilantro/coriander
Sliced red chilli ((for garnish - optional))
Lime wedges ((to serve - optional but recommended))

Steps:

Combine Chicken and Marinade ingredients and set aside for at least 1 hour, up to 24 hours. (Note 4)
Heat 1/2 tbsp oil in a fry pan over medium heat (or heat the BBQ). Remove chicken from marinade, shaking off large bits of lemongrass (small bits should fall off during cooking).
Place chicken in the pan and cook each side until dark golden brown and chicken is just cooked through - about 6 to 8 minutes in total.
Remove from pan, shaking off any remaining bits of visible lemongrass and set aside to rest for 5 minutes. Then slice into thin pieces.
Combine the Nuoc Cham ingredients and mix well to dissolve the sugar. Adjust to your taste (spiciness, lime, sweetness) and set aside for at least 20 minutes.
Soak the vermicelli noodles in hot water for 3 minutes (or according to packet instructions), then drain and rinse under cold water to stop the noodles from sticking together.
Individual servings: Place noodles in bowl. Top with vegetables and herbs, and sliced chicken pieces. Drizzle with a few tablespoons of Nuoc Cham Sauce (be generous, ~ 4 tbsp per serving) and serve with lime wedges.
DIY (my preferred way): Place chicken, vegetables, herbs, noodles and sauce in separate bowls / piled on platters. Then let everyone make their own bowls!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 653 g, Calories 540 kcal, Carbohydrate 65.2 g, Protein 39.9 g, Fat 13.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 1963 mg, Fiber 3.9 g, Sugar 16.9 g, UnsaturatedFat 11 g

BUN GA NUONG (CHICKEN AND VERMICELLI)

Bun Ga Nuong (Chicken and Vermicelli) image

Grilled chicken is tossed with rice vermicelli in a chili vinaigrette flavored with fresh lime juice.

Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories dinner, pastas, main course

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 589, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 68 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 28 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 1592 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BUN GA NUONG (GRILLED CHICKEN AND VERMICELLI SALAD)

Bun Ga Nuong (Grilled Chicken and Vermicelli Salad) image

This recipe comes from Chef Viet Tran of New York City's and Philadelphia's Le Colonial Restaurants. I posted this in response to a recipe request. I have neither tasted or made this. (Prep time will depend on how long you marinate. Use your own judgement on how much you shrimp you want with this).

Provided by Teresa M

Categories Chicken Breast

Time 2h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

4 boneless chicken breasts (2 whole breasts split to make 4 pieces)
2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
2 whole shallots, finely chopped
1/8 cup vegetable oil
2 cups iceberg lettuce, shredded
1 cucumber, sliced
1/4 cup chopped of fresh mint
1/4 cup unsalted, chopped roasted peanuts
1/2 cup rice vermicelli (available in Asian grocery stores)
shrimp
4 ounces water
1 ounce lime juice
2 ounces fish sauce
1 ounce sugar
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons vegetable oil or 2 teaspoons olive oil

Steps:

Mix dressing ingredients together.
Set aside.
Bring 3 quarts of water to a boil, add pasta, remove after 3-4 minutes or when almost soft.
Strain in colander.
Marinate chicken breasts in the garlic, shallots, salt and pepper and vegetable oil for at least an hour.
When ready to cook, grill chicken on both sides until done (about 10-15 minutes).
Cut into bite sized pieces.
In each of 4 bowls, divide lettuce and cucumbers.
Top with vermicelli.
Arrange chicken on top of pasta.
Pour about 2 ounces of dressing on each salad.
Sprinkle with fresh mint and peanuts.
Remove shells from shrimp and clean.
Saute shrimp in garlic, shallots and vegetable oil.
Set aside.
Thinly slice cucumber, carrot, daikon and red onion and mix together in a bowl.
Add dressing and set aside.
Heat grill.
Season shrimp with salt and pepper and 1T of the chopped basil.
Grill on both sides and removed when cooked (less than 5 minutes).
Put cucumber and carrot mixture in the middle of each of 4 plates.
Arrange shrimp around, then sprinkle with remaining chopped basil, mint peanuts and fried shallots.