07 January 2026
Vietnamese-Style Chicken Meatballs with Noodle Salad
John GS adapted by JojoM
Vietnamese-style chicken meatballs with vermicelli noodle salad, herbs, and a sweet chilli-lime dressing. Fresh, light, and perfect for meal prep.
Vietnamese-Style Chicken Meatballs with Noodle Salad
These Vietnamese-style chicken meatballs are served over a fresh vermicelli noodle salad with herbs and a sweet chilli-lime dressing.
Why This Recipe Works
Lemongrass, mint, and coriander perfume the meatballs, while the dressing balances sweet, salty, and citrusy flavors. The noodle salad stays light but satisfying.
Ingredients Overview
Chicken breasts create lean meatballs, vermicelli keeps the salad light, and peanuts add crunch. Sweet chilli sauce ties everything together quickly.
How to Make It
Blend the meatball mix, brown and bake until cooked through, then toss noodles and vegetables with dressing. Serve with extra dressing and peanuts.
Tips and Storage
Keep the salad and meatballs separate if meal prepping. The meatballs taste even better the next day.
Vietnamese-Style Chicken Meatballs with Noodle Salad
John GS adapted by JojoMVietnamese-style chicken meatballs with vermicelli noodle salad, herbs, and a sweet chilli-lime dressing. Fresh, light, and perfect for meal prep.
Chef's Tips
Wet your hands to roll the meatballs more easily.
Cool the noodles fully before tossing with the salad.
Save extra dressing for serving.
Tools Used
Food Processor(opens in a new tab)Baking Sheet(opens in a new tab)Mixing Bowls(opens in a new tab)Chef's Knife(opens in a new tab)Cutting Board
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Ingredients
USMetric
Chicken Meatballs
Noodle Salad
Sweet Chilli Dressing
Instructions
Make the Meatballs
- 1
Heat oven to 180 C fan.
- 2
Blend chicken, breadcrumbs, garlic, lemongrass, egg, chilli, lime zest, herbs, fish sauce, and salt until smooth.
- 3
Roll into 16 meatballs.
Cook the Meatballs
- 1
Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- 2
Brown meatballs for 3 to 4 minutes per side.
- 3
Transfer the pan to the oven and bake for 6 to 8 minutes until cooked through.
Prep the Noodles
- 1
Cover noodles with boiling water for 5 minutes, loosening after 2 minutes.
- 2
Drain, rinse with cold water, and drain well.
- 3
Snip once through the noodles to make mixing easier.
Build the Salad
- 1
Toss noodles with carrot, cabbage, beansprouts, and herbs.
Dress and Serve
- 1
Whisk sweet chilli sauce, fish sauce, and lime juice.
- 2
Toss most of the dressing through the salad and divide between plates.
- 3
Coat meatballs in reserved dressing, then add to the plates.
- 4
Finish with peanuts and extra dressing if desired.
Comments & Reviews
Frozenchips
9/25/2024
Doubled the dressing and it was perfect.
Robbo L.
9/21/2024
Easy, healthy, and full of flavor. Great weeknight meal.
Annika E.
9/20/2024
Fresh and light, but still really filling. Loved the herbs.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories 540
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20g26%
Saturated Fat 8g40%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 130mg43%
Sodium 980mg43%
Total Carbohydrates 56g20%
Dietary Fiber 4g14%
Sugars 16g
Protein 34g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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