Flicks and Food

Spicy Soba Noodles with Chicken in Peanut Sauce

Posted on 18. Apr, 2011 by Johnnie in Asian Inspired, Meat and Poultry, Recipes

1 carrot, peeled

1/3 cup reduced-fat peanut butter

2 Tbs. honey

1 Tbs. chopped peeled fresh ginger

1 Tbs. low-sodium soy sauce

1 -2 tsp. crushed red pepper

1 garlic clove, minced

1 (16 oz.) can fat-free, less sodium chicken broth, divided

1 lb. skinned, boned chicken breasts

5 cups cooked soba (buckwheat noodles)

6 Tbs. sliced green onions

6 Tbs. chopped unsalted, dry-roasted peanuts

Shave carrot lengthwise into thin strips using a vegetable peeler; set aside.

Combine the peanut butter, honey, ginger, soy sauce, pepper, garlic and 1/3 cup chicken broth in a small bowl; stir with a whisk until smooth.

Place chicken in a large saucepan; add 1 2/3 cups broth. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 4 minutes or until don’t.  Remove from heat; let stand 20 minutes. Drain, and cut chicken into 2-inch pieces.  Combine carrot, peanut sauce, chicken, and noodles in a large bowl; toss to coat. Sprinkle with onions and peanuts.

Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 1 cup).

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