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Bún Gà – Vietnamese chicken vermicelli salad

Recipe by THE YELLOW RICE

A light and flavorful version of the classic Vietnamese Bún Bò, made with marinated chicken, rice vermicelli, crunchy vegetables and a slightly spicy citrus sauce. Ideal for a quick lunch or dinner full of freshness.

MediumVietnameseServes 4

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Source Video
1h 5m
Prep
14m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h 29m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$13.60
Per serving:$3.40

Critical Success Points

  • Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes
  • Rinse the vermicelli with cold water to stop cooking
  • Cook the chicken until well browned but still juicy

Safety Warnings

  • Handle raw chicken with separate utensils to avoid cross‑contamination
  • Be careful with hot oil when cooking the chicken

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