Lemon Chicken Ga Nuong Chanh Recipes

VERMICELLI NOODLE BOWL | BUN GA NUONG RECIPE

Steps:

• In a blender, combine sugar, garlic, shallots, and lemongrass and process to a fine mixture. Then, add the pepper, soy sauce, fish sauce, and oil. Blend to combine well to get that smooth texture.
• Place the chicken in a ziplock bag, pour the marinade mixture. Toss and turn to coat the chicken well. Seal the ziplock bag and marinate for about an hour or refrigerate up to 24 hours (recommended).
• Once ready to use, let the marinated chicken sit at room temperature or 30 minutes to remove some chill before grilling.
• Preheat a grill to medium-high. Grill the chicken for 6-8 minutes turning them on both sides or until cooked.
• Nick with a knife to test the doneness and transfer to a plate once ready.
• In a bowl, combine all the ingredients and stir well to dissolve the sugar. You can adjust the spiciness, the sweetness and lime according to your taste. Set aside for 20 minutes to let the ingredients mend together.
• Soak the vermicelli noodles in hot water (or check the package instructions). But I cooked the vermicelli for 7 minutes as per package instructions. Drain and rinse in cold water to stop the noodles from sticking together.
• Arrange the noodles in a bowl, top with the toppings and the sliced chicken. Drizzle with the Nuoc Cham sauce (2-3 tbsp or more according to your taste) and serve with lime wedges.

VIETNAMESE NOODLES WITH LEMONGRASS CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine Chicken and Marinade ingredients and set aside for at least 1 hour, up to 24 hours. (Note 4)
• Heat 1/2 tbsp oil in a fry pan over medium heat (or heat the BBQ). Remove chicken from marinade, shaking off large bits of lemongrass (small bits should fall off during cooking).
• Place chicken in the pan and cook each side until dark golden brown and chicken is just cooked through - about 6 to 8 minutes in total.
• Remove from pan, shaking off any remaining bits of visible lemongrass and set aside to rest for 5 minutes. Then slice into thin pieces.
• Combine the Nuoc Cham ingredients and mix well to dissolve the sugar. Adjust to your taste (spiciness, lime, sweetness) and set aside for at least 20 minutes.
• Soak the vermicelli noodles in hot water for 3 minutes (or according to packet instructions), then drain and rinse under cold water to stop the noodles from sticking together.
• Individual servings: Place noodles in bowl. Top with vegetables and herbs, and sliced chicken pieces. Drizzle with a few tablespoons of Nuoc Cham Sauce (be generous, ~ 4 tbsp per serving) and serve with lime wedges.
• DIY (my preferred way): Place chicken, vegetables, herbs, noodles and sauce in separate bowls / piled on platters. Then let everyone make their own bowls!

LEMON CHICKEN (GA NUONG CHANH) RECIPE

Steps:

• 1. Marinate chicken in the mixture of honey, salt, pepper, sugar, garlic, oil, cornstarch, scallions, lemon or lime juice, fish sauce and oyster sauce. Set aside for 15 minutes. Add grated lemon or lime zest. 2. Thread marinated chicken onto skewers, leaving two inches free at each end and place on a baking sheet. Heat oven to 375 degrees and bake about 20minutes until chicken is medium-rare. Turn oven to broil and broil chicken until brown. Do not overcook. 3. Stove top directions: Do not thread the chicken onto skewers. Heat a skillet over medium-heat and film it with oil. Cook the chicken in the skillet until done. To serve: Serve with rice vermicelli and sweet and sour fish sauce for dipping. Can also be served with rice. Garnish with bean sprouts, basil, and mint. Nutrition Facts Amount Per Serving Calories 165.0; Total Fat 2.6 g; Saturated Fat 0.5 g; Cholesterol 65.7 mg; Sodium 1,089.1 mg; Total Carbohydrate 7.8 g; Dietary Fiber 0.5 g