Chicken and Peanut Noodles

Quick, easy and very tasty. A chicken and noodle dish, for all peanut butter lovers. Child friendly as well. Adapted from a Family Circle recipe.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon  peanut oil
• 1  lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into small pieces
• 3  minced garlic cloves
• 1⁄2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 2  cups water
• 2  tablespoons  balsamic vinegar
• 1  tablespoon soy sauce
• 1⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste)
• 2 (3 ounce) packages  chicken-flavored ramen noodles, using only 1 packet of the seasonings
• 1  cup  vegetables, of choice (I use frozen peas)
• 3  thinly sliced green onions

Directions

1. In skillet, heat oil on med high. Stir-fry chicken and garlic 3 or so minutes. Remove the chicken. Spoon peanut butter into skillet. Whisk in water, vinegar, soy sauce, pepper flakes and 1 seasoning packet from noodles. Do not use both packets (strong flavor).
2. Bring to a boil: add noodles breaking them up slightly. Add cooked chicken and cover. Simmer 4 minute to separate noodles. sprinkle with veggies cover and simmer 3 more minute Stir. Add green onions on top. I also added some chopped peanuts on top. Serve and enjoy! Just as good the next day.