Lemon chicken noodle salad

serves / 4 prep / 50 minutes cook / 10 minutes Ingredients

500g chicken breast fillets, thinly sliced

1 stem lemongrass, pale section only, finely chopped

1 tsp finely grated lemon rind

1⁄2 tsp turmeric

2 long fresh red chillies, de-seeded, finely chopped 80ml (1⁄3 cup) fresh lemon juice 100g dried egg noodles

1 small red onion, thinly sliced 150g sugar snap peas, thinly sliced diagonally

1⁄4 small red cabbage, shredded 100g grape tomatoes, halved

1 cup fresh mint leaves

1 cup fresh coriander leaves

2 tsp fish sauce

2 tsp brown sugar

1. Combine the chicken, lemongrass, lemon rind, turmeric, half the chilli and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice in a shallow glass bowl. Cover and place in the fridge for 30 minutes to marinate.

2. Cook the noodles following the packet directions or until tender. Drain. Refresh under cold running water.

3. Heat a large wok over high heat and spray with oil. Stir-fry the chicken for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a large bowl.

4. Add the noodles, onion, sugar snap peas, cabbage, tomato, mint and coriander to the chicken. Combine fish sauce, sugar, remaining chilli and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice in a small bowl. Stir until sugar dissolves. Add the dressing to the salad. Gently toss to combine. Serve warm.