Spicy Soba Noodles With Chicken and Peanut Sauce

Very fast, easy recipe. I use rotissiere chicken, kick the seasoning up with added chili paste. Goes very well with a quick veggie stir fry

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  carrot, peeled
• 2  cups chicken broth, divided
• 1⁄3 cup  reduced-fat peanut butter
• 1  tablespoon  chopped peeled fresh ginger
• 1  tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
• 2  tablespoons honey
• 1 -2  teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1  lb boneless skinless chicken breast
• 5  cups  cooked  soba noodles (about 10 ounces uncooked buckwheat noodles)
• 6  tablespoons  sliced green onions
• 6  tablespoons  chopped chopped  dry-roasted unsalted peanuts

Directions

1. Shave carrot lengthwise into thin strips using a vegetable peeler.
2. Combine 1/3 cup broth, peanut butter, ginger, soy sauce, honey, pepper, and garlic; stir with a whisk until smooth.
3. Place chicken in a large saucepan; add 1 2/3 cups broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 4 minutes or until chicken is done. Remove from heat; let stand 20 minutes. Drain; 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.