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Authentic Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Bowl Bun Ga Nuong

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550
A flavorful and vibrant Vietnamese chicken noodle bowl featuring marinated grilled chicken, fresh herbs, and a tangy Nuoc Cham dipping sauce.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 1.5 lbs Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs (cut into 1/2-inch slices)
  • 2 tbsp Fish Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Brown Sugar (packed)
  • 1 tbsp Minced Garlic (about 2-3 cloves)
  • 1 tbsp Minced Shallot
  • 1 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Sesame Oil (optional)
  • 0.25 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 0.5 cup Warm Water
  • 0.25 cup Fish Sauce
  • 0.25 cup Fresh Lime Juice (from 1-2 limes)
  • 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar
  • 1-2 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1-2 small Red Chilies (thinly sliced, optional)
  • 8 oz Dried Rice Vermicelli Noodles (bun)
  • 4 cups Mixed Fresh Greens (lettuce, spring mix, chopped romaine)
  • 1 large Cucumber (julienned)
  • 1 cup Bean Sprouts (rinsed)
  • 1 cup Shredded Carrots
  • 0.5 cup Fresh Mint Leaves (chopped)
  • 0.5 cup Fresh Cilantro (chopped)
  • 0.25 cup Chopped Roasted Peanuts (for garnish)
  • 2 tbsp Fried Shallots (optional, for garnish)

Instructions 

  • Combine chicken slices with fish sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, shallot, black pepper, and sesame oil. Marinate for 30 minutes.
  • Prepare Nuoc Cham: dissolve sugar in warm water, stir in fish sauce, lime juice, rice vinegar, garlic, and chilies. Set aside.
  • Cook rice vermicelli in boiling water for 3-5 minutes, drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
  • Grill, air fry, or pan-fry the marinated chicken until cooked through and slightly charred. Rest and slice if needed.
  • Assemble bowls: divide noodles, greens, cucumber, carrots, and bean sprouts. Top with chicken, herbs, peanuts, and fried shallots. Serve with Nuoc Cham on the side.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken longer or add more herbs to taste.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Keyword: Chicken, herbs, Noodles