Spicy Noodle Salad with Chicken and Pineapple
A quick, vibrant salad with rice noodles, tender chicken, sweet pineapple, and a spicy lime dressing, topped with crunchy peanuts.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
- 8 oz rice noodles
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 2 whole lime
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- ½ cup crushed peanuts
Instructions
- 1
Cook the 8 oz rice noodles in boiling water until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- 2
Season the 1 lb chicken breast with salt and pepper. Grill or pan-sear over medium-high heat until cooked through, about 6 minutes per side. Let rest, then slice.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk the juice of 2 limes with the 2 tbsp fish sauce and 1 tsp sugar (if you have it). Add the noodles, sliced chicken, and 1 cup pineapple chunks; toss well.
- 4
Top with the 0.5 cup crushed peanuts and serve with extra lime wedges.
- 5
For extra heat, add sliced chili or sriracha to the dressing.
Tools you’ll need
- pot
- skillet or grill pan
- large bowl
- knife
- cutting board
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