Vietnamese Noodles with Lemongrass Chicken: Easy Weeknight Delight
A delicious and simple recipe for Vietnamese noodles with flavorful lemongrass chicken, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rice noodles
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons lemongrass, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 1 cup cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions.
- In a bowl, mix the chicken with lemongrass, garlic, soy sauce, and fish sauce. Marinate for 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add marinated chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Toss the cooked noodles with the chicken and add the sliced carrots and cucumber.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For added spice, include sliced chili peppers.
- Substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Vietnamese Noodles, Lemongrass Chicken, Easy Recipes, Weeknight Dinner