Chicken and Noodles with Peanut Sauce

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 5

A thick peanut sauce makes this dish rich and satisfying. It's great served at room temperature or cold; add a touch of warm water to loosen the noodles if serving cold.

Ingredients:

5 ounces uncooked japanese curly noodles (chucka soba)

1/2 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth

1/3 cup hoisin sauce

1/4 cup creamy peanut butter

2 tablespoons rice vinegar

2 tablespoons ketchup

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

2 teaspoons dark sesame oil, divided

1 pound chicken breast tenders

1 1/2 cups red bell pepper strips

1 tablespoon bottled ground fresh ginger (such as spice world)

1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic

1/2 cup chopped green onions, divided

Directions:

1. Cook noodles according to package directions; drain.
2. Combine broth and next 5 ingredients (broth through crushed red pepper) in a bowl; stir well with a whisk.
3. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken; sauté 4 minutes. Add bell pepper; sauté 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Combine chicken mixture and noodles in a large bowl.
4. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in pan over medium heat. Add ginger and garlic; cook 15 seconds. Stir in broth mixture; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Add the broth mixture and 1/4 cup green onions to noodle mixture; toss well. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup green onions.

By RecipeOfHealth.com