Best Vietnamese Style Chicken With Fragrant Rice 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

FRAGRANT CHICKEN AND RICE NOODLE SOUP

Fragrant Chicken and Rice Noodle Soup image

This light, fresh-tasting soup is based on a Vietnamese pho. The chicken provides both the stock and the meat for the soup. A Jill Dupleix recipe.

Provided by AmandaInOz

Categories Whole Chicken

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1 (1 5/8 kg) whole chickens
2 white onions, finely sliced
5 cm knob fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
2 cinnamon sticks
6 cardamom pods, crushed
3 star anise
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons fish sauce
4 tablespoons crisp-fried shallots
300 g fresh rice noodles
3 spring onions, finely sliced
200 g bean sprouts, rinsed
1 red chili pepper, finely chopped
1 bunch vietnamese mint
1 bunch fresh Asian basil
1 bunch coriander
1 lime, cut into wedges

Steps:

Rinse the chicken, place in a large pot with enough cold water to cover and bring to the boil, skimming.
Add the onions, ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, star anise, sugar and salt. Simmer for 30 minutes, remove chicken, carve off breasts, and set aside. Return the chicken to the broth and simmer for a further 30 minutes.
Strain the broth and finely slice the chicken breast and leg meat. Gently reheat the broth with the fish sauce, and 2 tbsp fried shallots.
Cover the noodles with hot water, gently separate using chopsticks, and drain.
Divide the noodles between four deep, warmed soup bowls.
Arrange the chicken meat on top; ladle the hot broth into each bowl, and scatter with remaining fried shallots, spring onions, bean shoots, chilli, mint, basil and coriander. Guests squeeze lime wedges into broth to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1215.3, Fat 64.2, SaturatedFat 18.3, Cholesterol 292, Sodium 1695.6, Carbohydrate 80.5, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 9.3, Protein 74.8

VIETNAMESE-STYLE CHICKEN WITH FRAGRANT RICE NOODLES

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Nuoc cham, the Vietnamese dipping sauce, does double duty here: As a marinade, it soaks into the chicken as it roasts. And as part of a rich pan sauce for rice noodles, it marries with the chicken juices. Look for rice noodles that are flat and similar in width to linguine, those normally used for pad Thai. Since the noodles are served at room temperature, run them under cool water after boiling to keep them from clumping. Raw snap peas offer a refreshing crunch, and fans of half-sour pickles will enjoy the extra tanginess they add to the dish.

Provided by Kay Chun

Categories noodles, poultry, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

5 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons safflower or canola oil
3 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons peeled, minced ginger
2 tablespoons turbinado sugar
2 Thai chile peppers, stemmed and minced
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Kosher salt and black pepper
3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
12 ounces pad Thai rice noodles
4 ounces snap peas (about 1 cup), strings removed and cut diagonally into 1/4-inch pieces
1 cup half-sour pickles, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1/2 cup chopped basil leaves
1/2 cup chopped cilantro leaves
Lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

Heat oven to 450 degrees. In a large bowl, prepare the marinade by combining 3 tablespoons lime juice, oil, fish sauce, garlic, ginger, sugar and peppers, and mix well. Add chicken to marinade, season with salt and pepper, and mix well. Spread chicken in an even layer on a large rimmed baking sheet and roast until golden and cooked through, about 20 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate and scrape the pan juices and bits into a small bowl. Spoon off grease, then stir in the soy sauce and the remaining 2 tablespoons of lime juice to make the pan sauce.
Meanwhile, cook rice noodles until tender, according to package directions. Drain and run under cold water until cool. Drain well and transfer to a large bowl. Add snap peas, pickles, basil, cilantro and pan sauce and season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Serve with lime wedges.
Divide noodles in 4 bowls and top with chicken. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 721, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 84 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 53 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 2043 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams