Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Bun Cha
Prep 25 min · Cook 20 min · Serves 5 · medium

Tender lemongrass-marinated chicken grilled and served over vermicelli noodles, fresh herbs, and a tangy nuoc cham dressing.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs chicken thighs, boneless, skinless
- 3 stalks lemongrass, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 8 oz vermicelli noodles
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 1 medium cucumber, julienned
- 1 cup mint leaves, chopped
- 1 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup nuoc cham
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the chicken, lemongrass, garlic, fish sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice. Cover and marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- 2
Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through.


