Vermicelli With Chicken In Peanut Sauce Catelli Recipes

BUN GA NUONG (CHICKEN AND VERMICELLI)

Steps:

• Marinate the chicken breasts in the garlic, shallots, salt, pepper and the vegetable oil for 20 to 60 minutes.
• Bring three quarts of water to a boil. Add the rice vermicelli and cook three to four minutes or until it is almost soft. Strain in a colander and set aside.
• Grill the chicken on both sides until done. Cut into bite-size pieces.
• In each of four bowls, divide the lettuce and cucumbers. Top with the vermicelli. Arrange the chicken on top of the vermicelli.
• Combine the ingredients for the chili vinaigrette and mix together thoroughly. Pour three to four tablespoons of the chili vinaigrette on each salad. Sprinkle with fresh mint and peanuts and serve.

CHICKEN VERMICELLI

Steps:

• Break pasta into 3 or 4 inch pieces. Cook according to package directions.
• In a large non-stick pot coated with non-stick cooking spray, saute the green pepper, onion and garlic until tender.
• Mix in the flour.
• Add the tomatoes, milk, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well. stir until mixture comes to a boil and thickens.
• Lower the heat mix in the green peas, mixing well.
• Add the pasta, cheese, chicken. Mix well and heat through. Transfer to a 3 quart baking dish (we used a 9x13) coated with non stick cooking spray.
• TO PREPARE AND EAT NOW: Preheat oven to 350°F Bake for 20 minutes. It's ready when it's bubbly.
• TO FREEZE: Do not bake before freezing. Cool to room temperature, wrap, label and freeze.
• TO PREPARE AFTER FREEZING: Remove from freezer to defrost fully. Bake for 30-40 minutes in a 350°F oven which has been preheated.

VERMICELLI WITH CHICKEN IN PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oil and saute chicken until cooked. Remove and set a side.
• Combine broth, honey and soy sauce. Whisk in cornstarch and peanut butter.Cook and stir until just thickened.
• Stir in onions, pepper, and chicken.
• Cook vermicelli according to package directions.
• Spoon chicken mixture over noodles and top with parsley.

PEANUT THAI CHICKEN WITH VERMICELLI NOODLES

Steps:

• Combine the peanut butter, 1 1/2 cups of the coconut milk, soy sauce, lemon juice, brown sugar, garlic, salt, and cayenne in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir constantly and cook until thickened. Blend or process to puree.
• Add broth and remainin 1/4 cup of coconut milk and blend until smooth. Cover and set aside (can be made ahead and refrigerated covered).
• Cook vermicelli, drain and rinse. Toss with peanut oil and cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally.
• Just before serving place pasta on individual plated. Spoon over the sauce and sprinkle with scallions.
• Slice chicken on the diagonal and re-assemble 1/2 breast on top of each serving. Surround with snow peas to resemble a nest. Sprinkle with garnishes.