Bun Ga Nuong (Chicken and Vermicelli)

We decided to try a new recipe from the New York Times: Bun Ga Nuong (Chicken and Vermicelli). I found the recipe too bland. If we made it again we will spice it up.

We started with a Tomato and Burrata Salad with Pesto. One of my favorite summer salads.

Bun Ga Nuong (Chicken and Vermicelli)

New York Times

Ingredients

2       whole chicken breasts, split to make 4 pieces

2       cloves garlic, finely chopped

2       shallots, finely chopped

Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

1       tablespoon vegetable oil

½      cup dry rice vermicelli (available in Asian grocery stores)

1       small head of iceberg lettuce, shredded

2       cucumbers, sliced

¼      cup fresh mint, chopped

¼      cup unsalted roasted peanuts, chopped

For The Chili-Lime Vinaigrette:

½      cup water

Juice of 1 lime

4       tablespoons Vietnamese fish sauce

1       tablespoon sugar

1       clove garlic, chopped

1       tablespoon chopped red chili pepper

2       tablespoons vegetable or olive oil

Preparation

1.   Marinate the chicken breasts in the garlic, shallots, salt, pepper and the vegetable oil for 20 to 60 minutes.

2.   Bring three quarts of water to a boil. Add the rice vermicelli and cook three to four minutes or until it is almost soft. Strain in a colander and set aside.

3.   Grill the chicken on both sides until done. Cut into bite-size pieces.

4.   In each of four bowls, divide the lettuce and cucumbers. Top with the vermicelli. Arrange the chicken on top of the vermicelli.

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5.   Combine the ingredients for the chili vinaigrette and mix together thoroughly. Pour three to four tablespoons of the chili vinaigrette on each salad. Sprinkle with fresh mint and peanuts and serve.