
Bun Ga Nuong
Bun Ga Nuong is a Vietnamese grilled chicken noodle salad. It is a refreshing and flavorful dish that combines grilled chicken, rice noodles, fresh herbs, and a tangy dressing.
Ingredients
- Red chili (1, thinly sliced)
- Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
- Sugar (1 tablespoon)
- Rice vinegar (2 tablespoons)
- Fish sauce (1/4 cup)
- Lime (1, cut into wedges)
- Roasted peanuts (1/4 cup, crushed)
- Cilantro leaves (1/2 cup, chopped)
- Mint leaves (1/2 cup, chopped)
- Carrots (2, julienned)
- Cucumber (1, thinly sliced)
- Lettuce (4 cups, shredded)
- Rice noodles (8 ounces)
- Chicken breasts (2, boneless and skinless)
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Grill the chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Let it rest for a few minutes, then slice it into thin strips.
- Cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the fish sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, garlic, and red chili.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice noodles, shredded lettuce, sliced cucumber, julienned carrots, chopped mint leaves, and chopped cilantro leaves.
- Add the grilled chicken to the bowl and pour the dressing over the salad. Toss to combine.
- Divide the salad into serving bowls and sprinkle with crushed roasted peanuts.
- Serve the Bun Ga Nuong with lime wedges on the side.
Dietary Information
Dish Type: Main Course • Prep Time: 30 minutes • Cook Time: 15 minutes • Calories: 400 • Fat: 10g • Carbs: 50g • Protein: 25g • Sodium: 800mg • Sugar: 5g