Soy-Marinated Chicken Breast with Watercress-Pasta

Name: Soy-Marinated Chicken Breast with Watercress-Pasta Salad and Mango-Lime Puree
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1 tsp chili paste; 4 scallions, chopped, green and white parts kept separate; 1/4 cup red wine; 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced; 1 tbsp minced ginger; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 4 boneless chicken breast halves (1 lb); 8 oz linguine; 2 tbsp Dijon mustard; 2 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 3 tbsp canola oil; 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and julienned; 3 bunches watercress; 2 mangoes, cubed; 2 tsp fresh lime juice; Vegetable-oil cooking spray

Servings: persons

1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tsp chili paste
4 scallions, chopped, green and white parts kept separate
1/4 cup red wine
3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 tbsp minced ginger
1/4 tsp black pepper
4 boneless chicken breast halves (1 lb)
8 oz linguine
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp sesame oil
3 tbsp canola oil
1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and julienned
3 bunches watercress
2 mangoes, cubed
2 tsp fresh lime juice
Vegetable-oil cooking spray

1
Preheat broiler.
2
For marinade, combine soy sauce, chili paste, scallion whites, red wine, garlic, ginger, and black pepper in a bowl.
3
Add chicken and let marinate.
4
Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain.
5
For dressing, whisk together mustard, vinegar, sesame oil, and 2 tbsp canola oil.
6
Toss pasta, red pepper, watercress and all but 2 tbsp scallion greens with dressing.
7
In a blender, puree mangoes, lime juice, and remaining 1 tbsp canola oil.
8
Coat broiler pan with cooking spray and add chicken in a single layer.
9
Broil 6 to 7 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through.
10
Cut breasts diagonally in half.
11
On each plate, place 1/4 pasta and 2 pieces chicken.
12
Drizzle with mango puree and garnish with remaining scallion greens.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1 tsp chili paste, 4 scallions, chopped, green and white parts kept separate, 1/4 cup red wine, and more.

Yes, Soy-Marinated Chicken Breast with Watercress-Pasta Salad and Mango-Lime Puree 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.

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Soy-Marinated Chicken Breast with Watercress-Pasta Salad and Mango-Lime Puree

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