Vietnamese Noodle Bowl

Bursting with vibrant colors and bold, fresh flavors, this Vietnamese Noodle Bowl is a perfect harmony of textures and tastes that will elevate your mealtime. Featuring tender grilled chicken, crisp julienned carrots, cool cucumber, and crunchy red bell peppers atop a bed of delicate vermicelli noodles, this dish is as refreshing as it is satisfying. A zesty fish sauce dressing infused with lime juice, garlic, and a hint of red chili ties everything together, while a sprinkle of roasted peanuts, fragrant mint, and cilantro adds a delightful finishing touch. Ready in just 50 minutes, this quick and healthy recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or a light, flavorful lunch. Serve these noodle bowls immediately for an authentic Vietnamese-inspired dining experience that’s sure to impress. Keywords: Vietnamese Noodle Bowl, vermicelli noodles, grilled chicken, fresh herbs, quick dinner recipe, healthy meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 200 grams vermicelli noodles
• 400 grams boneless chicken breast
• 1 large carrot
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 bunch fresh mint leaves
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro
• 50 grams peanuts, roasted and chopped
• 60 milliliters fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 60 milliliters warm water
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 red chili
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Step 1

Cook the vermicelli noodles according to package instructions, then drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside.

Step 2

Slice the chicken breast into thin strips and place in a bowl. Add olive oil, salt, and pepper, then mix well to coat.

Step 3

Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat and cook the chicken strips for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and lightly charred. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 4

Peel the carrot and cut it into thin julienne strips. Slice the cucumber and red bell pepper into thin strips.

Step 5

Mince the garlic and red chili finely.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, warm water, minced garlic, and chili to create the dressing.

Step 7

Roughly chop the mint leaves and cilantro.

Step 8

To assemble the noodle bowls, divide the cooked noodles evenly into serving bowls.

Step 9

Top each bowl with grilled chicken, carrot, cucumber, and red bell pepper slices.

Step 10

Sprinkle chopped mint, cilantro, and peanuts on top.

Step 11

Drizzle the dressing over each bowl and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1405.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2154.4

Total Fat 55.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 344mg	0%
Sodium 8880.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 298.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.8g	0%
Total Sugars 48.1g
Protein 150.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 366.8mg	0%
Iron 14.2mg	0%
Potassium 3172.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 21.7%

Protein: 26.2%

Carbs: 52.1%