This tantalizingly delicious lemongrass chicken on vermicelli is a treat for your taste buds. Fresh, flavours will burst into your mouth with each bite.
1packageVermicelli (Bihoon)I use Wai Wai brand (it's made with rice & water) OR try bean version for rice free.
½cupUnsalted Dry Roasted Peanuts*Optional but delicious
INSTRUCTIONS
To prepare LEMONGRASS CHICKEN
Trim lemongrass about 2-3 inches from the base and remove outer leaves. Discard. Cut remaining lemongrass into 1/2 inch pieces. Add to blender (or food processor) and blend to a hairlike texture.
Add remaining ingredients to (excluding chicken). Blend on medium to high until achieve a smooth texture.
Remove tenderloins from chicken breasts. Pound the rest of the chicken breast to about 1/8 inch thick (stovetop method) or cut into 1 inch cubes (BBQ method).
Add pounded or cubed chicken and tenderloins to the marinade and place in refrigerator to marinate for at least 30 minutes to overnight.
If using BBQ method, place chicken cubes on skewers. Preheat BBQ to 450 degrees. Place skewers on BBQ. Sear each of the four sides for 3-4 minutes. Remove from grill and tent chicken skewers under foil for at least 10 minutes.
If cooking chicken on the stovetop, brush pan with oil and heat over medium-high heat. Once hot, sear chicken 1-2 minutes per side to brown. Turn heat down to medium and continue to cook on medium for 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from heat and tent under foil for 10 minutes.
To prepare SHALLOT OIL
Heat avocado oil in a small frying pan over medium heat. Add finely chopped shallots & cook for 5-8 minutes or until golden brown. Stir often to turn. Adjust the heat as needed.
Strain the shallot mixture through a colander or sieve over a bowl. Reserve the oil. Set shallots aside.
To prepare FRESH LIME SAUCE
Roll limes on the counter to soften and get more juice. Squeeze fresh limes into a medium bowl. Add remaining ingredients and whisk together. Add chopped chillies to desired heat (optional).
To prepare VERMICELLI
Place vermicelli into a bowl. Cover with boiling water and let stand for 3 minutes. Drain. Combine noodles with shallot oil and set aside.
To ASSEMBLE
Place 3/4 cup noodle mixture in each bowl. Top noodles with chicken, carrot, cucumber, bean sprouts (mung beans), lettuce, basil/mint, fried shallots, peanuts & red chillies (if desired). Top each bowl with sauce and ENJOY!
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
The BEST Lemongrass Chicken You'll Ever Taste
Amount per Serving
Calories
233
% Daily Value*
Fat
15.9
g
24
%
Saturated Fat
2.9
g
18
%
Cholesterol
41
mg
14
%
Sodium
955
mg
42
%
Potassium
674
mg
19
%
Carbohydrates
24.6
g
8
%
Fiber
2.6
g
11
%
Sugar
10.2
g
11
%
Protein
21.2
g
42
%
Calcium
73
mg
7
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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