Vietnamese Grilled Chicken with Rice Noodles Fragrant Vietnamese Lemongrass Grilled Chicken over Rice Vermicelli (Bún Gà Nướng) Ingredients: For the Chicken Marinade: 1 ½ lbs boneless chicken thighs (skinless) 3 tablespoons lemongrass, finely minced 2 tablespoons fish sauce 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon brown sugar 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon shallots, minced 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 teaspoon ground black pepper For the Noodle Bowl: 8 oz rice vermicelli noodles 2 cups lettuce, shredded 1 cup cucumber, julienned 1 cup bean sprouts 1 large carrot, shredded Fresh herbs: mint, cilantro, Thai basil Crushed roasted peanuts (for garnish) Fried shallots (optional, for garnish) For the Nước Chấm (Dipping Sauce): 1/3 cup fish sauce 1/3 cup water 3 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 garlic clove, minced 1 Thai chili, finely sliced (optional) Directions: In a large bowl, mix together lemongrass, fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, shallots, oil, and pepper. Add chicken and coat well. Marinate for at least 1 hour (or overnight for best flavor). Cook rice vermicelli noodles according to package instructions. Rinse with cold water and set aside. Grill marinated chicken over medium-high heat for 5–6 minutes per side until caramelized and fully cooked. Let rest, then slice. In a small bowl, combine all Nước Chấm sauce ingredients. Stir until sugar dissolves. Assemble bowls by placing a layer of noodles, followed by lettuce, cucumber, carrots, sprouts, and herbs. Top with grilled chicken slices. Drizzle with dipping sauce and garnish with peanuts and fried shallots. Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes Kcal: 420 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #vietnamesefood #grilledchicken #bunghanouong #ricevermicelli #asiannoodlebowls #vietnamesechicken #lemongrasschicken #freshherbs #nướcchấm #vietnamesecuisine #healthyasianrecipes #ricebowlideas #streetfoodvibes #chickennoodlebowl #vietnamesegrill #herbaceousmeals #southasianflavors #vermicellibowl #lightandfresh #simplevietnamese Fresh, fragrant, and full of flavor! This Vietnamese Grilled Chicken with Rice Noodles is perfect for warm-weather eating.

Goan Chicken Xacuti Spicy Coconut Chicken Xacuti – A Traditional Goan Delight Ingredients: 1.5 lbs (700g) bone-in chicken, cut into pieces 2 tablespoons oil 2 medium onions, finely chopped 1 cup grated fresh or desiccated coconut 4 dried Kashmiri red chilies 1 tablespoon poppy seeds 1 tablespoon coriander seeds 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns 1-inch cinnamon stick 3 cloves 3 green cardamom pods 1 star anise 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional for color) Salt to taste 1/2 cup water (or as needed) Fresh coriander leaves for garnish Directions: Dry roast the coconut in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown. Set aside. In the same skillet, dry roast the poppy seeds, coriander, cumin, fennel, peppercorns, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, star anise, and red chilies until fragrant. Let all roasted ingredients cool slightly, then grind them with the toasted coconut into a smooth paste using a little water. Heat oil in a large pan. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden. Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and cook for 1 minute. Add the chicken and sauté for 5–7 minutes until lightly browned. Mix in turmeric, paprika, and salt. Then add the coconut-spice paste and stir well to coat the chicken. Pour in water, cover, and simmer on low for 30 minutes or until the chicken is tender and the gravy has thickened. Garnish with chopped coriander and serve hot with rice or Goan poee bread. Prep Time: 25 minutes | Cooking Time: 35 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour Kcal: 410 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 #goanchicken #xacuti #chickencurry #spicyindianfood #goanrecipes #indianchicken #coconutcurry #traditionalgoan #flavorfulindian #indiancomfortfood #southasianflavors #currylovers #homecookedmeals #indianheritage #indianfoodie Craving a bold, spicy curry? Goan Chicken Xacuti brings the heat with toasted coconut and aromatic spices. A must-try Indian classic!

Chicken Jalfrezi Spicy Stir-Fried Chicken Jalfrezi with Bell Peppers Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces 2 tablespoons oil (vegetable or ghee) 1 large onion, sliced 1 green bell pepper, sliced 1 red bell pepper, sliced 2 tomatoes, chopped 2 tablespoons tomato paste 3 cloves garlic, minced 1-inch piece fresh ginger, minced 1 green chili, sliced (optional) 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon garam masala Salt to taste Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish) Directions: Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add sliced onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes until golden. Add garlic, ginger, and green chili, and cook for another minute. Stir in the chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Add cumin, coriander, turmeric, chili powder, and salt. Mix well to coat the chicken in the spices. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, and bell peppers. Stir to combine and simmer for 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables are tender but still crisp. Sprinkle garam masala and stir well. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with steamed rice or naan. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes Kcal: 410 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings #chickenjalfrezi #indianfood #spicychicken #easycurry #homemadeindian #bellpeppers #chickenrecipe #curryrecipes #stirfriedchicken #comfortfood #southasianflavors #quickindianmeal #halalrecipes #naanandcurry #weeknightdinner #flavorfulchicken #glutenfreecurry #garammasala #onepanmeal #healthyindian Spice up your dinner routine with this Chicken Jalfrezi – a bold and colorful stir-fry packed with tender chicken and vibrant veggies! 🍛🌶️🌿