20-Min Crispy Bun Xao
Crispy chow mein noodles tossed with shrimp, chicken, and a tangy-sweet Vietnamese sauce. High heat, one skillet, ready in under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
- 1 can (5 oz) crispy chow mein noodles (canned, drained)
- ⅓ lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 whole lime (juiced)
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 3 whole scallions, sliced thin (green + white parts)
Instructions
- 1
Whisk fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, and 2 tbsp water in a small bowl until sugar dissolves. Set aside.
- 2
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
- 3
Add shrimp and cook without stirring for 90 seconds, then flip and cook 60 seconds more until opaque throughout.
- 4
Add chicken and crispy noodles, tossing constantly for 1 minute until heated through.
- 5
Pour sauce over the pan and toss everything together for 30 seconds until glossy and combined.
- 6
Remove from heat, scatter scallions on top, and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- small mixing bowl
- whisk
- tongs or wooden spoon
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