Low Carb Vietnamese Noodle Bowls
Source: https://www.foodtalkdaily.com/recipes/grains/pasta/low-carb-vietnamese-noodle-bowls-44314298
Serving size: 6
Prep time: 1 hour
Cook time: 20 mins
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1/4 cup Reduced Sodium Soy Sauce or Liquid Aminos
- 3 Tbsp Pyure (or equivalent low carb sweetener)
- 1 Tbsp fish sauce
- 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 4 Tbsp Sesame Oil
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
- 1 Tbsp lemon zest
- 2 – 2.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 Tbsp extra light olive oil
- 1 Tbsp Pyure (or equivalent low carb sweetener)
- 2 Tbsp Water
- 2 Tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tsp Minced Garlic
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper (or more if you prefer spicier food)
- 1 large English cucumber, chopped in cubes
- 2 cups bean sprouts, rinsed
- 2 cups shredded carrots (can purchase pre-cut matchstick carrots)
- 1/2 cup chopped, salted peanuts
- 1/4 cup chopped, fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped, fresh mint
- 6 7-oz package Angel Hair Miracle Noodles
Directions
- 1. Combine all ingredients for marinade in a gallon-sized zip-top bag. Add chicken and seal bag. Distribute marinade throughout the meat.
- 2. Place bag in a mixing bowl and put in refrigerator for 24 hours. Turn the bag over every 4-6 hours to redistribute the marinade.
- 3. Combine all ingredients for dressing in a small mixing bowl or shakeable carafe at the same time you prepare the marinade.
- 4. Place dressing in refrigerator overnight.
- 5. Grill chicken thighs over medium heat (375-400 F) for approximately 17-20 minutes, turning every 4-5 minutes. Cook until meat reaches 165 F in thickest section. Once meat is finished cooking, chop into bite-sized pieces.
- 6. Prepare Miracle Noodles while meat is grilling according to package instructions. First drain and rinse the noodles from the package then boil for 5 minutes. Drain noodles.
- 7. Assemble noodle bowls:
- 8. Noodles first
- 9. Top with bean sprouts, cucumbers and carrots
- 10. Add chicken
- 11. Garnish with peanuts and cilantro
- 12. Drizzle with Dressing
