Spicy Peanut Noodles With Chicken

Submitted by The Hungry Hutch

"This dish is somewhat inspired by Pad Thai. However, I looked up what actually goes into the traditional dish—rice noodles, eggs, fish sauce, tamarind juice, peanuts, cilantro, and lime (according to Wikipedia)—and I then realized how far off I was in my original line of thinking. Whether you think of it as Pad Thai or some completely unrelated noodle dish, you will not be disappointed by the taste of this recipe."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• canola oil (any neutral oil) or corn oil (any neutral oil)
• 1 cup julienned carrot
• 1 cup snow peas
• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
• salt
• black pepper
• white pepper
• paprika
• garlic powder
• onion powder
• 1 lb whole wheat angel hair pasta
• 1 cup smooth peanut butter
• 1⁄2 cup rice wine vinegar
• 2⁄3 cup soy sauce
• 1⁄4 cup chili sauce (sriracha)
• crushed peanuts (optional)

directions

1. In a wok (or skillet) with oil, sear the carrots and snow peas separately and season with salt and black pepper; reserve.
2. Season chicken with salt, black pepper, white pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder; saute.
3. In a large pot with salted water, cook the pasta according to the instructions until done.
4. Meanwhile, combine the peanut butter, vinegar, soy sauce, and sriracha in a large bowl; taste and adjust to your liking.
5. Toss the pasta, vegetables, and chicken together in the peanut sauce. Serve with crushed peanuts as a garnish.