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asian influence spaghetti & chicken

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Recipe by
Andy Anderson !
@Andy59
Wichita, KS

This dish incorporates a spicy peanut sauce, and grilled chicken to produce a tasty dinner in less than an hour. Although this dish calls for regular wheat spaghetti, I’m using quinoa (wheat free) spaghetti. So, you ready… let’s get into the kitchen.

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(1 rating)
yield 2 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For asian influence spaghetti & chicken

  • 2 md
    chicken breasts (boneless, skin removed), about 1 pound (450g), brined
  • 4 oz
    spaghetti (i’m using quinoa, wheat-free)
  • THE CHICKEN MARINADE
  • 1 Tbsp
    dark brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp
    tamari, or ponzu sauce
  • 1 Tbsp
    sake, or mirin
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt, kosher variety
  • THE PEANUT SAUCE
  • 1/2 c
    chicken stock (not broth)
  • 2 Tbsp
    dark brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp
    tamari or ponzu sauce
  • 1/4 c
    peanut butter, creamy variety
  • 2 Tbsp
    rice wine vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp
    lime juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 Tbsp
    ginger, freshly minced
  • 1 Tbsp
    garlic sauce
  • 1/2 c
    fresh cilantro, minced
  • THE TOPPING
  • 1/2 c
    cucumber, seeded, and chopped
  • 2 Tbsp
    rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp
    sugar, granular variety
  • 1/2 tsp
    crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 pinch
    salt, kosher variety.
  • 1/4 c
    peanuts, dry roasted

How To Make asian influence spaghetti & chicken

  • 1
    THE CHICKEN MARINADE
  • 2
    Gather your ingredients.
  • 3
    Whisk ingredients together into a non-reactive bowl, until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  • 4
    Add the chicken breasts, and toss to completely cover with the marinade.
  • 5
    Cover and refrigerate, until needed.
  • 6
    THE PEANUT SAUCE
  • 7
    Gather your ingredients.
  • 8
    Add the ingredients (except the cilantro) to a saucepan over medium heat.
  • 9
    Whisk until ingredients are thoroughly combined.
  • 10
    Allow sauce to simmer lightly for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • 11
    Reduce heat to lowest setting, cover and reserve.
  • 12
    Chef’s Tip: To help maintain a nice low, yet even temperature, I place the covered saucepan into a preheated oven at 200f (94c).
  • 13
    THE TOPPING
  • 14
    Gather your ingredients.
  • 15
    Add all the ingredients (except the peanuts) to a bowl, and reserve.
  • 16
    Add the spaghetti to a pot of boiling water with a pinch of salt.
  • 17
    Cook, according to package directions, until al dente.
  • 18
    Drain, and return to the pot.
  • 19
    Chef's Tip: Reserve a bit of the pasta water, and if the pasta starts to stick together, add a bit of the water, a tablespoon at at time.
  • 20
    While the spaghetti is boiling away, remove the chicken from the marinade.
  • 21
    Grill or pan fry the chicken over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes
  • 22
    Flip the chicken over, and cook another 3 to 4 minutes, or until cooked through.
  • 23
    Chef’s Note: If you decide to grill, or use a grill pan, you’re going to get some real nice grill marks…
  • 24
    Add half the peanut sauce to the pot of spaghetti.
  • 25
    Chef’s Note: Reserve the other half of the sauce for dipping.
  • 26
    Add the reserved cilantro, and gently mix to combine.
  • 27
    THE PLATING
  • 28
    Add a piece of chicken to a plate.
  • 29
    Chef’s Tip: If you can pre warm the plates that would be excellent.
  • 30
    Grab half the spaghetti with a pair of tongs, and swirl on top of the chicken.
  • 31
    Top with the cucumber mixture.
  • 32
    Add some peanuts for garnish. Enjoy.
  • 33
    Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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