Lime and Chicken Noodle Salad

dale!'s Note:

Simply delicious summery noodle salad. Prep time does not include marinating.

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 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

DRESSING

• 1⁄3; cup lime juice
• ¼ cup peanut oil
• 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
• 1 ½ 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.

Reviews

[sizzlgirl]

Really yummy dish! My family loved this one and it is so easy to make. Definitely a favourite!