Best Lemongrass Chicken Over Rice Stick Noodles 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

LEMONGRASS CHICKEN OVER NOODLES

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Make and share this Lemongrass Chicken over Noodles recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gailanng

Categories Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons water
1/3 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons fish sauce or 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons cooking oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh lemongrass or 1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon zest
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 large onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1 medium carrot, thinly bias sliced
2 cups broccoli florets
1 medium sweet red peppers or 1 medium green sweet pepper, cut into 1-inch squares
2 fresh red chili peppers, seeded and cut into thin strips
12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts or 12 ounces chicken thighs, cut into bite-size strips
3 cups hot cooked Chinese egg noodles, vermicelli, capellini, fettuccine or 3 cups linguine
snipped fresh cilantro (optional) or flat leaf parsley (optional)

Steps:

For sauce: In a small saucepan, heat sugar over medium-high heat until sugar begins to melt, shaking saucepan occasionally to heat sugar evenly. Reduce heat to low and cook until sugar is melted and light brown (about 3 minutes more). Stir as necessary after sugar begins to melt. Carefully add water (it will splatter), stirring until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat. Stir together chicken broth, fish sauce, and cornstarch; stir into sugar mixture. Set aside.
Add the 2 tablespoons cooking oil to a wok or a 12-inch skillet. Preheat over medium-high heat (add more oil if necessary during cooking). Stir-fry lemon grass or lemon zest and garlic in hot oil for 15 seconds. Add the onion and carrot; stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add broccoli; stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add sweet pepper and red chili pepper; stir-fry for 2 minutes more or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Remove vegetables from wok.
Add chicken to wok; stir-fry about 4 minutes or until no longer pink. Push chicken from center of wok. Stir sauce; add to center of wok. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Return cooked vegetables to wok; cook and stir about 1 minute or until heated through. Serve immediately over noodles. Sprinkle with cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.1, Fat 9.5, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 54.4, Sodium 1246.5, Carbohydrate 19.4, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 11.6, Protein 21.7