Lemongrass Chicken Vermicelli Bowl

Ingredients:

Instruction:

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips

• 1 tbsp lemongrass paste

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 2 tbsp fish sauce

• 2 tbsp honey

• 1 tbsp vegetable oil

• 1 red onion, sliced

• 1 red bell pepper, sliced

• 1 carrot, julienned

• 1 cucumber, julienned

• 8 oz vermicelli noodles

• 1/4 cup chopped peanuts

• Fresh cilantro and mint leaves for garnish

In a large bowl, mix the lemongrass paste, garlic, soy sauce, fish sauce, honey, and vegetable oil together.

1. Add the sliced chicken to the bowl and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.

2. Preheat the oven to 400°F.

3. Spread the marinated chicken strips onto a baking sheet and roast in the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and slightly browned.

4. Meanwhile, cook the vermicelli noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.

5. In a large skillet, sauté the red onion and red bell pepper over medium-high heat until they are tender and slightly browned.

6. Add the julienned carrots to the skillet and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until slightly softened.

7. To assemble the vermicelli bowls, divide the cooked vermicelli noodles between 4 bowls.

8. Top each bowl with the roasted lemongrass chicken, sautéed vegetables, and julienned cucumber.

9. Sprinkle chopped peanuts over each bowl and garnish with fresh cilantro and mint leaves.

10. Serve the bowls immediately, with additional soy sauce or fish sauce on the side for seasoning.

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This Lemongrass Chicken Vermicelli Bowl is a delicious and healthy way to try out a new and exotic cuisine. Enjoy!

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The number of calories in a Lemongrass Chicken Vermicelli Bowl can vary depending on the specific ingredients and portion sizes used. However, based on the recipe I provided earlier, here is an estimate of the calorie content:

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• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts: approximately 500 calories

• 2 tbsp soy sauce: approximately 20 calories

• 2 tbsp fish sauce: approximately 15 calories

• 2 tbsp honey: approximately 120 calories

• 1 tbsp vegetable oil: approximately 120 calories

• 1 red onion: approximately 40 calories

• 1 red bell pepper: approximately 30 calories

• 1 carrot: approximately 25 calories

• 1 cucumber: approximately 25 calories

• 8 oz vermicelli noodles: approximately 480 calories

• 1/4 cup chopped peanuts: approximately 170 calories

Total calorie count: approximately 1555 calories

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Keep in mind that this is just an estimate and may vary based on the specific ingredients and quantities used. Also, this calorie count does not include any additional seasonings or sauces that may be added to the dish.