Quick pickle carrots: Mix carrots with rice vinegar, honey, and salt. Let sit while you cook.
Cook chicken: Marinate chicken with lemongrass, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, fish sauce, honey, lime juice, sesame oil, and pepper. Cook in a hot skillet until caramelized and golden. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice into thin strips.
Cook noodles: Prepare rice noodles according to package directions. Rinse under cold water and drain.
Make dressing: Whisk all nuoc cham ingredients together.
Build the bowl: Layer rice noodles, veggies, lemongrass chicken, pickled carrots, fresh herbs, peanuts, and Nuoc cham drizzle. Serve immediately and enjoy!
