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Grilled Lemongrass Chicken with Rice Noodle Salad

35 min4 servings🍳 1 panPicky-eater safe bet: plain rice$17.00520 cal · 34g protein

Ingredients

  • boneless skinless chicken thighs1½ lb
  • lemongrass paste2 tbsp
  • fish sauce2 tbsp
  • brown sugar2 tbsp
  • garlic3 cloves
  • rice vermicelli noodles8 oz
  • cucumber1 count
  • carrots2 count
  • lime2 count
  • fresh mint1 bunch
  • vegetable oil1 tbsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix the lemongrass, 1 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, minced garlic and oil. Toss with the chicken and let sit 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Cook the noodles per package, rinse with cold water and drain. Whisk the remaining fish sauce and sugar with juice of 2 limes and 2 tbsp water for dressing.

  3. 3

    Grill the chicken over medium-high heat 5-6 minutes per side to 175°F. No grill? Use a grill pan over medium-high heat.

  4. 4

    Toss the noodles with sliced cucumber, carrots and mint.

  5. 5

    Slice the chicken over the noodles and drizzle with the dressing.

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