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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This is a quick easy recipe which you can add whatever veggies you like. It's a very quick weeknight meal. Ingredients:
2 (3 ounce) packages oriental-flavor instant ramen noodles |
1 cup broccoli floret, cut |
1 large carrot, thinly sliced |
1 cup pea pods, halved |
1 1/4 cups water |
1/4 cup peanut butter |
1/4 cup soy sauce |
2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed |
1 tablespoon cornstarch |
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes |
2 cups cooked chicken, chopped |
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained |
1/4 cup peanuts, chopped |
1/4 cup green onion, sliced |
Directions:
1. Set aside 1 seasoning packet from noodles to use in recipe; store remaining packet for another use.
2. In a large saucepan bring 2 quarts water to boiling. Break up noodles slightly and add to water along with cut-up vegetables. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Boil gently, uncovered for 3 minutes. Drain and return to saucepan.
3. Meanwhile, for sauce, in a medium saucepan whisk together 1 1/4 cups water, peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, crushed red pepper, and seasoning packet. Whisk until smooth.
4. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more.
5. Add chicken, water chestnuts to sauce; heat through.
6. Add to noodle mixture in saucepan. Toss to combine.
7. Top with peanuts and green onion.
8. Serve immediately.
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