Vietnamese Chicken with Noodle Salad

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 220°C. Line an oven tray with baking paper. Bring a full kettle to the boil. Place chicken on prepared tray and bake for about 30 minutes until cooked through and golden. Set aside to rest.
2. Roughly chop broccoli into small florets; cut cucumber into matchsticks; peel carrot into long ribbons; roughly chop coriander leaves and stalks.
3. When chicken has 10 minutes cook time remaining, place broccoli and noodles in a large heat-proof bowl.
4. Pour over boiling water and use a fork to separate strands. Leave for 5 minutes then drain. Use kitchen scissors to cut noodles in a few places to make them easier to eat. Drizzle with a little sesame oil to prevent sticking.
5. Slice chicken and reserve any resting juices. Add cucumber, carrot, first measure of Vietnamese sauce and reserved resting juices to bowl with noodles and toss to combine. Season to taste with fish sauce (if desired or salt.
6. To serve, spoon noodle salad into bowls and top with Vietnamese chicken and a drizzle of remaining Vietnamese sauce. Garnish with a sprinkle of coriander and peanuts.