Bun Ga Nuong

Name: Bun Ga Nuong
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: {'ingredient': 'Chicken breasts', 'amount': '2, boneless and skinless'}; {'ingredient': 'Salt', 'amount': 'to taste'}; {'ingredient': 'Black pepper', 'amount': 'to taste'}; {'ingredient': 'Rice noodles', 'amount': '8 ounces'}; {'ingredient': 'Lettuce', 'amount': '2 cups, shredded'}; {'ingredient': 'Cucumber', 'amount': '1, sliced'}; {'ingredient': 'Carrots', 'amount': '1, julienned'}; {'ingredient': 'Cilantro leaves', 'amount': '1/2 cup, chopped'}; {'ingredient': 'Mint leaves', 'amount': '1/2 cup, chopped'}; {'ingredient': 'Red chili', 'amount': '1, finely chopped'}; {'ingredient': 'Garlic', 'amount': '2 cloves, minced'}; {'ingredient': 'Sugar', 'amount': '2 tablespoons'}; {'ingredient': 'Rice vinegar', 'amount': '3 tablespoons'}; {'ingredient': 'Fish sauce', 'amount': '3 tablespoons'}; {'ingredient': 'Lime', 'amount': '1, juiced'}; {'ingredient': 'Roasted peanuts', 'amount': '1/4 cup, crushed'}

Bun Ga Nuong, a delightful Vietnamese grilled chicken noodle salad, is a vibrant fusion of flavors and textures. This refreshing dish features tender, marinated grilled chicken served over a bed of rice noodles, accompanied by a medley of fresh herbs, crisp vegetables, and a tangy, savory dressing. It's a perfect dish for warm weather, providing a balanced meal that is both satisfying and light. Traditionally enjoyed as a street food delicacy in Vietnam, Bun Ga Nuong embodies the essence of Vietnamese cuisine with its emphasis on fresh ingredients and bold flavors.

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Chicken breasts (2, boneless and skinless)
Salt (to taste)
Black pepper (to taste)
Rice noodles (8 ounces)
Lettuce (2 cups, shredded)
Cucumber (1, sliced)
Carrots (1, julienned)
Cilantro leaves (1/2 cup, chopped)
Mint leaves (1/2 cup, chopped)
Red chili (1, finely chopped)
Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
Sugar (2 tablespoons)
Rice vinegar (3 tablespoons)
Fish sauce (3 tablespoons)
Lime (1, juiced)
Roasted peanuts (1/4 cup, crushed)

Instructions

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
Grill the chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Let it rest for a few minutes, then slice it into thin strips.
In a pot of boiling water, cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and rinse with cold water to cool them down and prevent sticking.
In a small bowl, whisk together the fish sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, minced garlic, finely chopped red chili, and lime juice until the sugar is dissolved. This will be your tangy dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice noodles, shredded lettuce, sliced cucumber, julienned carrots, chopped mint leaves, and chopped cilantro leaves. Toss gently to mix the vegetables without breaking the noodles.
Add the grilled chicken strips to the bowl and pour the dressing over the salad. Toss everything together until evenly coated with the dressing.
Divide the salad into serving bowls and generously sprinkle with crushed roasted peanuts for added crunch.
Serve the Bun Ga Nuong with extra lime wedges on the side for a zesty kick.

Dietary Information

Servings: 4 • Dish Type: Main Course • Prep Time: 20 minutes • Cook Time: 15 minutes • Calories: 450 • Fat: 15g • Carbs: 50g • Protein: 30g • Sodium: 800mg • Sugar: 6g

Bun Ga Nuong

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Instructions

Dietary Information

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