Simple Chicken Noodle Salad with Chili Dressing

Name: Simple Chicken Noodle Salad with Chili Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces rice noodles or angel hair pasta; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 24 ounces chicken breast halves, boneless, skinless 4 x 6 ounce breasts; 1/4 cup lime juice fresh; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 each jalapeno pepper seeded & thinly sliced; 1 bunch watercress; 1 each english cucumber sliced or diced; 2 each scallions, spring or green onions thinly sliced; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Servings: persons

8 ounces rice noodles or angel hair pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
24 ounces chicken breast halves, boneless, skinless 4 x 6 ounce breasts
1/4 cup lime juice fresh
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon sugar
1 each jalapeno pepper seeded & thinly sliced
1 bunch watercress
1 each english cucumber sliced or diced
2 each scallions, spring or green onions thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

1
Cook the noodles according to the package directions.
2
Drain and rinse under cold water.
3
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
4
Season the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
5
Cook until browned and cook through, 4 to 6 minutes per side.
6
In a small bowl, combine the lime juice, seasame oil, sugar, and jalapeno pepper.
7
Slice the chicken against the grain.
8
Divide the noodles, chicken, watercress, cucmber, and scallions among plates.
9
Drizzle with the dressing.

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* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces rice noodles or angel hair pasta, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 24 ounces chicken breast halves, boneless, skinless 4 x 6 ounce breasts, 1/4 cup lime juice fresh, and more.

Yes, Simple Chicken Noodle Salad with Chili Dressing 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!