Ginger-Lemongrass Chicken with Cilantro Rice Noodles
The lemongrass-and-ginger rub is so quick and easy, you can enjoy exceptional Asian-style chicken almost any time. If you can't find rice noodles, substitute dried vermicelli or capellini.

Prep Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
37 mins
Servings:
Makes 4 cups.
Ingredients
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1/4 cup sliced green onions
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1/4 cup sliced lemongrass or 1/2 tsp. finely shredded lemon peel
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1 Tbsp. grated fresh ginger
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6 cloves garlic
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2 Tbsp. lime juice
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2 Tbsp. cooking oil
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4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 1-1/4 lb. total)
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1 recipe Cilantro Rice Noodles *
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Lime wedges (optional)
Directions
1.
For rub, in a food processor or blender combine green onions, lemongrass, ginger, garlic, lime juice, and oil. Cover; process to a thin paste. Rub paste onto chicken.
2.
Place chicken on the grill rack directly over medium heat; grill for 12 to 15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink (170 degrees F), turning once halfway through grilling.
3.
To serve, slice chicken. On 4 dinner plates, arrange chicken slices and Cilantro Rice noodles. If desired, serve with lime wedges. Makes 4 servings.
4.
*Cilantro Rice Noodles: In a large saucepan, cook 8 ounces rice noodles in a large amount of boiling water for 3 to 4 minutes or just until tender; drain. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine 1/4 cup bottled fish sauce, 3 tablespoons lime juice, 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar, and 1 or 2 cloves minced garlic; stir until brown sugar is dissolved. Add noodles, 1 cup shredded carrots, 1/4 cup coarsely snipped fresh cilantro, and 1/4 cup peanuts; toss gently to coat. Makes 4 cups.
Nutrition information
Calories 540.6, Total Fat 13.5 g, Saturated Fat 2.2 g, Monounsaturated Fat 4.3 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9 g, Cholesterol 82.1 mg, Sodium 1669.7 mg, Carbohydrate 64.8 g, Total Sugar 9.2 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 38.8 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 23%, Calcium 8%, Iron 14%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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