Chicken + noodle salad with chili dressing

By KeyIngredient

Real Simple Make-Ahead Meal
hands-on time: 25 minutes; total time: 25 minutes; serves 4

Ingredients

• 8 ounces rice noodles or angel hair pasta
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 6-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Kosher salt + pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 jalapeno (red), seeded and thinly sliced
• 1 bunch watercress (3 cups)
• 1 seedless cucumber, cut into 1/4 inch think half-moons
• 2 scallions, sliced

Preparation

Step 1

> Cook the noodles according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water.

> Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes per side.

> In a small bowl, combine lime juice, sesame oil, sugar and jalapeno.

> Slice the chicken. Divide the noodles, chicken, watercress, cucumber and scallions among the plates. Drizzle with the dressing.