# Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Vermicelli Bowl

A vibrant Vietnamese dish featuring marinated lemongrass chicken served with vermicelli noodles, pickled vegetables, and a savory dipping sauce.

- Cuisine: Thai
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 6 boneless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp lemongrass, finely minced (white part only)
- 2 tbsp shallots, finely minced
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1.5 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1.5 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1.5 tbsp honey
- 1.5 tbsp brown sugar
- 1.5 tbsp neutral oil
- 0.25 cup warm water
- 2.5 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 bird’s eye chilies, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
- 2 medium carrots, julienned
- 1 small daikon, julienned
- 1 tsp kosher salt (for pre-salting)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup warm water

## Instructions

1. Combine lemongrass, shallots, garlic, ginger, oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, honey, brown sugar, and oil.
2. Mix thoroughly, add chicken, and coat evenly.
3. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour (or overnight for max flavor).
4. In a small bowl, dissolve sugar in warm water.
5. Add fish sauce and lime juice, then stir in garlic and chili.
6. Adjust to taste — more lime for tartness, more sugar for sweetness, or more chili for heat.
7. Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium heat and lightly oil if needed.
8. Place chicken smooth side down and cook 5–6 min per side until golden, caramelized, and slightly charred.
9. Spoon a little leftover marinade over in the last minute for a glossy finish.
10. Julienne carrots and daikon, toss with salt, and rest 10 min until softened.
11. Rinse, drain, and gently squeeze out excess water.
12. In another bowl, whisk sugar, vinegar, and warm water until dissolved.
13. Pack vegetables into a clean jar, pour brine to cover, press down if floating, seal, and let pickle 1 hour at room temp or refrigerate several hours or overnight for best flavor.

## Equipment

- skillet
- grill pan
- small bowl
- jar

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTrG8WvQr/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/6844cee0-8beb-4138-a817-00a7aca1433b
- Extracted: 2025-12-18

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