Grilled Chicken and Vermicelli Noodle Salad
This easy Grilled Chicken and Vermicelli Noodle Salad features juicy grilled chicken, tender rice noodles, crisp vegetables, fresh herbs, and a tangy homemade dressing. A refreshing and healthy Asian-inspired salad perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Vietnamese-Inspired
Ingredients
Salad
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 8 ounces vermicelli rice noodles
- 4 cups lettuce or mixed greens
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 3 green onions, sliced
- ¼ cup chopped peanuts
Chicken Marinade
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon honey or sugar
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, garlic, and vegetable oil. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes if time allows.
- Grill the chicken over medium-high heat for 5–7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and lightly charred.
- Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing into thin strips.
- Cook the vermicelli noodles according to package instructions. Rinse under cold water and drain thoroughly.
- Prepare the vegetables by slicing the cucumber, shredding the carrots, and washing the greens and herbs.
- In a small bowl, whisk together fish sauce, lime juice, rice vinegar, garlic, and honey to make the dressing.
- Arrange lettuce, vermicelli noodles, cucumbers, carrots, bean sprouts, mint, cilantro, and grilled chicken in serving bowls.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad.
- Top with chopped peanuts and sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
Chicken thighs provide extra flavor and stay especially juicy.Rinse the noodles well with cold water to prevent sticking.Add chili garlic sauce or fresh sliced chilies for extra heat.Tofu, shrimp, or beef can be substituted for chicken.Cashews or sesame seeds make excellent alternatives to peanuts.Assemble just before serving for the freshest texture.
