Asian Rice Noodle Salad with Grilled Chicken, Jalapeños & Fresh Herbs

A bright, crunchy rice noodle salad with grilled chicken, jalapeño, cucumber, cabbage, and herbs, tossed in a tangy lime-soy-fish sauce dressing. Ready in about 30 minutes.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Fill a large pot about halfway with hot water (from the tap); cover and bring to a boil over high heat.

Step 2

Wash and dry the fresh produce.

Step 3

Peel and mince garlic; place in a large bowl.

Step 4

Thinly slice the jalapeño into rounds; remove seeds and add to the bowl with the garlic. (Be careful with jalapeños; do not touch your eyes and wash hands after handling or wear gloves while preparing.)

Step 5

Juice lime into the bowl. Add soy sauce, sugar, fish sauce, and 1 tsp toasted sesame oil; whisk to combine the dressing and set aside.

Step 6

Once the water in the pot is boiling, remove from heat and add rice noodles. Soak for 10 minutes, or according to package directions, then drain in a colander and rinse under cold water.

Step 7

Meanwhile, preheat a grill pan, outdoor grill, or regular skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 8

While the grill pan heats up, pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and place on a plate; season with salt and pepper on both sides.

Step 9

Once the grill pan is hot, coat with oil. Add chicken and grill, flipping once, until golden and cooked through, 8–10 minutes. Transfer to a clean plate.

Step 10

Meanwhile, peel, trim, and julienne or coarsely grate the carrot. Transfer to the bowl with the dressing.

Step 11

Trim and halve the cucumber lengthwise, then slice crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick pieces at an angle. Add to the bowl.

Step 12

Halve the cabbage lengthwise and cut out the core; thinly slice crosswise and add to the bowl.

Step 13

Shave cilantro leaves off the stems. Pick mint leaves off the stems. Roughly chop leaves and add to the bowl.

Step 14

Slice the chicken crosswise into strips. Add to the bowl along with the noodles and toss to combine the salad.

Step 15

To serve, divide noodle salad between bowls and enjoy!