Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Vermicelli Bowls

Ingredients

• 4 stalks lemongrass, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp ginger, grated
• 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 3 tbsp fish sauce
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 8 oz vermicelli noodles
• 2 cups carrots, julienned
• 1 cup cucumber, julienned
• 1 cup mint leaves, chopped
• 1 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, chopped

Instructions

1. 1

   In a medium bowl, combine the lemongrass, garlic, ginger, chicken, fish sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice. Marinate for 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Cook the vermicelli noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.