Ginger-Lemongrass Chicken with Cilantro Rice Noodles

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    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.

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    Updated on November 8, 2012
    Prep Time:
    25 mins
    Grill Time:
    12 mins
    Total Time:
    25 mins
    Servings:
    4
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    Ingredients

    • ¼ cup sliced green onions

    • ¼ cup sliced lemongrass or 1/2 tsp. finely shredded lemon peel

    • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger

    • 6 cloves garlic

    • 2 tablespoon lime juice

    • 2 tablespoon cooking oil

    • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 1-1/4 lb. total)

    • 1 recipe Cilantro Rice Noodles *

    • Lime wedges (optional)

    Cilantro Rice Noodles

    • 8 ounce rice noodles

    • ¼ cup bottled fish sauce

    • 3 tablespoon lime juice

    • 2 tablespoon packed brown sugar

    • 1 cloves garlic, minced

    • 1 cup shredded carrots

    • ¼ cup coarsely snipped fresh cilantro

    • ¼ cup peanuts

    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.

    Cilantro Rice Noodles

    1. In a large saucepan, cook 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 fish sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, and garlic; stir until brown sugar is dissolved. Add noodles, carrots, cilantro, and peanuts; toss gently to coat. Makes 4 cups.

    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    541 Calories
    13g Fat
    65g Carbs
    39g Protein
    Nutrition Facts
    Servings Per Recipe 4
    Calories 540.6
    % Daily Value *
    Total Fat 13.5g 17%
    Saturated Fat 2.2g 11%
    Cholesterol 82.1mg 27%
    Sodium 1669.7mg 73%
    Total Carbohydrate 64.8g 24%
    Total Sugars 9.2g
    Protein 38.8g
    Vitamin C 13.6mg 68%
    Calcium 80.8mg 6%
    Iron 2.5mg 14%
    Potassium 661.2mg 14%

    *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.