QUICK & EASY VIETNAMESE chicken noodle soup // BUN GA

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt + vinegar

Soy sauce provides umami flavor while being lower in calories.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: thigh meat

Tofu offers a plant-based protein option.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: cashews

Sunflower seeds are nut-free and lower in cost.

Prepare the chicken marinade by mixing fish sauce, chicken powder, kosher salt, and pepper.

Marinate the chicken thighs in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.

In a large pot, bring 6 cups of water to a boil.

Add the marinated chicken thighs to the boiling water and cook until fully cooked, about 15-20 minutes.

Remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool before slicing it into thin strips.

In the same pot, add chopped onions, green onions, and roma tomatoes to the broth and simmer for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, cook the vermicelli noodles according to package instructions, then drain and rinse with cold water.

To serve, place a portion of noodles in a bowl, add sliced chicken, and ladle the broth with vegetables over the top.

Garnish with fresh cilantro and paprika before serving.

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