Green Herb and Chicken Bun Cha

Bun cha, a Vietnamese rice noodle dish, is fragrant and comforting yet light. Instead of pork, lean chicken is used here for a cleaner flavor. The generous serving of cilantro is great news for your digestive tract: Cilantro has been used to treat indigestion, heartburn, nausea, and stomach pain. Meanwhile, delicious basil harbors volatile oils that have antibacterial powers, potentially making foods such as chicken even safer to eat!

Green Herb and Chicken Bun Cha

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Ingredients

• 1 lb ground chicken or turkey
• 1/2 cup shredded fresh basil
• 1 Tbsp Almond butter
• 1 tsp lime zest
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 lb brown rice vermicelli
• 2 Tbsp lime juice
• 2 Tbsp raw honey
• 1 Tbsp low-sodium gluten-free tamari
• 1 Tbsp avocado oil
• 1 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 head butter lettuce shredded
• 1/2 cup raw almonds chopped (optional)
• 1/2 fresh red chili pepper thinly sliced

Ingredients 1 lb ground chicken or turkey 1/2 cup shredded fresh basil 1 Tbsp Almond butter 1 tsp lime zest 1/4 tsp sea salt 1/2 lb brown rice vermicelli 2 Tbsp lime juice 2 Tbsp raw honey 1 Tbsp low-sodium gluten-free tamari 1 Tbsp avocado oil 1 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro 1 head butter lettuce shredded 1/2 cup raw almonds chopped (optional) 1/2 fresh red chili pepper thinly sliced

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Instructions

1. For chicken meatballs, preheat oven to 400 F. Line large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. In medium bowl, mix chicken or turkey, basil, almond butter, lime zest, and salt until combined. Roll into balls and place on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Reserve.
2. For noodles, fill kettle with water and bring to a boil. Add vermicelli to large bowl; cover completely with boiling water. Let sit for 3 to 5 minutes, or according to package directions; drain and rinse. Divide noodles among 4 serving bowls.
3. For dressing, in small bowl, whisk lime juice, honey, tamari, and oil until combined.
4. To assemble, add sections of meatballs, cilantro, and lettuce to serving bowls; top with dressing, almonds (if using), and chili pepper. Serve.

Recipe Notes

Nutrition Facts

Green Herb and Chicken Bun Cha

Amount Per Serving

Calories 488 Calories from Fat 135

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 15g 23%

Saturated Fat 3g 15%

Polyunsaturated Fat 0g

Sodium 464mg 19%

Total Carbohydrates 64g 21%

Dietary Fiber 2g 8%

Sugars 9g

Protein 23g 46%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.