Lemongrass Chicken Vietnamese Vermicelli Salad
Lemongrass Chicken Vietnamese Vermicelli Salad brings tender, citrusy-marinated chicken together with cool rice noodles, crisp vegetables, and fresh herbs. A tangy, lightly sweet fish sauce dressing brightens every bite, balancing heat from chiles with fragrant lemongrass. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a refreshing lunch or a light dinner on warm days.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lemongrass Chicken Vietnamese Vermicelli Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 21 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 87 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 32
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 37
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the chicken into a large zip-top freezer bag.
- 2
In a food processor, combine the red chile peppers, garlic, lemongrass, olive oil, fish sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and sea salt. Process until finely chopped and well mixed. Pour the marinade into the freezer bag, ensuring the chicken is thoroughly coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours or up to overnight.
- 3
Take the chicken out of the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to let it come to room temperature.
- 4
Heat a large cast iron or nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken in batches until the outside is golden and caramelized and the centers are no longer pink, 7 to 10 minutes. Move the chicken to a cutting board and slice into thick pieces with a sharp knife.
- 5
Put the sugar in a medium bowl. Add the lemon juice and stir until dissolved. Stir in the water and fish sauce, then add the garlic and chile pepper. Let the flavors settle for 5 to 10 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning; add more lemon juice or sugar as needed.
- 6
Meanwhile, put the noodles in a large bowl and cover with hot water. Let sit until the noodles are softened, about 15 minutes.
- 7
Divide the cooked noodles among serving bowls. Top with the chicken, lettuce, cucumber, carrot, cilantro, mint, and sauce.
- Calories 764.09 kcal High 38%
- Protein 60.9 g Good Source 122%
- Carbohydrate 75.3 g 27%
- Total Fat 23.38 g High 30%
- Saturated Fat 3.3 g Moderate 17%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 140.76 mg High 47%
- Sodium 948.1 mg High 41%
- Dietary Fiber 4.51 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 7.15 g --
- Added Sugars 1.47 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 137.51 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 3.96 mg Good Source 22%
- Potassium 155.72 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 285.58 mcg Good Source 32%
- Vitamin C 39.7 mg Good Source 44%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Sesame
About This Recipe
Lemongrass Chicken Vietnamese Vermicelli Salad is made with 17 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Chicken Breast, Chili Pepper, Cucumber, and Fish Sauce. Each serving provides about 764.09 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lemongrass Chicken Vietnamese Vermicelli Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Breast, Chili Pepper, Cucumber, Fish Sauce, Fresh Cilantro. The full list of 17 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lemongrass Chicken Vietnamese Vermicelli Salad?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 764.09 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lemongrass Chicken Vietnamese Vermicelli Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Lemongrass Chicken Vietnamese Vermicelli Salad healthy?
- Lemongrass Chicken Vietnamese Vermicelli Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 764.09 calories and 60.9 g of protein, or 122% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 948.1 mg (41% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.3 g (17% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish and Sesame, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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