Lime and Chicken Noodle Salad Recipe

Name: Lime and Chicken Noodle Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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; ⅓ 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

Servings: persons

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
⅓ 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

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.

425

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 skinless chicken breasts, 1 tablespoon finely grated lime rind, 2 tablespoons lemongrass, finely chopped, 1 clove garlic, crushed, and more.

Yes, Lime and Chicken Noodle Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lime and Chicken Noodle Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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