Simple Chicken Noodle Salad with Chili Dressing

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

Instructions

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.