Vietnamese -ish chicken and noodles

I had another plan in mind for dinner tonight......until I remembered that my kids don't appreciate the deliciousness of peanut sauce.  Same idea, different sauce.  I used another recipe from Pinch of Yum but adjusted it for our family tastes.  

1 large chicken breast, poached, grilled or pan fried, cut into pieces
6 ounces rice noodles, cooked and drained well (I used wide noodles, to cook.  Add boiling water and let cook until they are tender.  These guys took a while, 20 minutes or more)
about 2 cups shredded cabbage
3 chopped scallions
1 large carrot, finely sliced
1/2 red bell pepper, finely sliced
chopped cilantro leaves *but leave out for my family and add on top for people who like it

For the dressing
4 cloves, garlic
2 tbs rice vinegar
2 tbs brown sugar
3 tbs fish sauce
6 tbs lime juice
6 tbs vegetable oil
1/2- 1 tsp chili garlic paste or more for heat, see original recipe if you like it spicy!

Mix the dressing in a small food processor, pulsing to combine.

If you've poached your chicken, add some of the dressing and toss the chicken in a pan over medium heat to combine flavors.  Add to a bowl.

Add the noodles to the pan, adding some sauce and cook a few minutes to add flavor to them.  Add to the bowl.

Add the other ingredients and toss to combine.  Add dressing and serve.

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