Lime and Chicken Noodle Salad |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Simply delicious summery noodle salad. Prep time does not include marinating. Ingredients:
4 skinless chicken breasts |
1 tablespoon finely grated lime rind |
2 tablespoons lemongrass, finely chopped |
1 clove garlic, crushed |
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger |
150 g dried thin rice noodles |
1 lebanese cucumber, seeded and finely sliced |
1 red pepper, finely sliced |
1/3 cup lime juice |
1/4 cup peanut oil |
2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce |
1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce |
2 teaspoons palm sugar or 2 teaspoons brown sugar |
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped |
Directions:
1. Thinly slice the chicken breasts.
2. Combine the lime rind, lemon grass, ginger and garlic in a bowl.
3. Add the chicken and mix well so that the chicken is coated.
4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
5. Cook chicken, in batches, in a pan or on the grill until browned and cooked through.
6. Place the noodles in a large bowl and cover them with boiling water.
7. Let them soak until the noodles are just tender then drain immediately, this should only take a couple of minutes.
8. Combine all of the dressing ingredients in a jar and shake well.
9. Combine chicken with the noodles, red pepper, cucumber and dressing in a large bowl and toss together to combine and coat in dressing.
10. Serve garnished with fresh cilantro leaves if you desire.
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