Bun Ga Xao
Bun Ga Xao is a flavorful Vietnamese dish made with marinated lemongrass chicken served over vermicelli noodles and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients - Serves 2
- Lime wedges - For serving
- Roasted peanuts - 1/4 cup, crushed
- Mint leaves - 1/4 cup, chopped
- Carrots - 1, julienned
- Cucumber - 1, thinly sliced
- Lettuce - 2 cups, shredded
- Vermicelli noodles - 6 ounces, cooked according to package instructions
- Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
- Sugar - 1 tablespoon
- Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
- Fish sauce - 2 tablespoons
- Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
- Lemongrass - 2 stalks, minced
- Chicken breast - 2, boneless and skinless
Let's Get Started
- In a bowl, combine the minced lemongrass, minced garlic, fish sauce, soy sauce, and sugar to make the marinade.
- Slice the chicken breast into thin strips and add them to the marinade. Let it marinate for at least 20 minutes.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the marinated chicken and cook until it is cooked through and slightly caramelized, about 5-7 minutes.
- Prepare the vermicelli noodles according to the package instructions.
- To serve, divide the cooked vermicelli noodles among two bowls.
- Top with the cooked lemongrass chicken, shredded lettuce, sliced cucumber, julienned carrots, chopped mint leaves, and crushed roasted peanuts.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side.
- Enjoy the delicious Bun Ga Xao!
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 12g
- Carbs: 60g
- Protein: 25g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 8g
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