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Crispy Chicken Wing Bun Xao

Stir-fried vermicelli bowls topped with crispy fried chicken wings, carrots, and a punchy fish sauce dressing. Vietnamese street food that hits every texture in one pan.

Total time
28 min
Servings
2
Calories
620
Protein
38g
Crispy Chicken Wing Bun Xao
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb (about 8 wings) chicken wings
  • 6 oz rice vermicelli
  • 2 medium, julienned carrots
  • 3 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 juiced lime
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 2 cloves, minced garlic
  • 1 small, minced (optional) red chili

Instructions

  1. 1

    Boil rice vermicelli in salted water until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Pat chicken wings dry. Season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.

  3. 3

    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers. Add wings and cook undisturbed for 5 minutes until golden.

  4. 4

    Flip wings and cook another 4 minutes until crispy all over and cooked through.

  5. 5

    While wings cook, whisk together fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, garlic, and chili. Toss cooked vermicelli and carrots with the dressing.

  6. 6

    Divide noodle mixture between bowls. Top each with crispy wings. Drizzle any pan juices over top and serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • large skillet (12-inch)
  • pot for boiling noodles
  • cutting board and knife
  • whisk or fork

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