Thai Peanut Chicken And Noodles

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 6 ounces fine egg noodles, uncooked
• 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh gingerroot, finely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 2 cups fresh broccoli florets, small
• 4 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1 cup fresh carrot, julienned
• 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into strips
• 9 ounces cooked chicken breasts, diced
• 1/4 cup dry roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped
• fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Recipe

• 1 cook noodles as directed on package. drain; cover to keep warm.
• 2 meanwhile, in small bowl, combine peanut butter, gingerroot, pepper flakes and 2 tablespoons of the soy sauce; beat with wire whisk until blended. gradually beat in remaining soy sauce and water until smooth. set aside.
• 3 heat oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. add broccoli, mushrooms, carrots and bell pepper and 2 tablespoons water; cook 4 to 6 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. add chicken; cook and stir until thoroughly heated.
• 4 reduce heat to medium. stir peanut butter mixture; stir into mixture in skillet. add cooked noodles; toss gently to coat. cook and stir until thoroughly heated. sprinkle with peanuts and cilantro.