Spicy Sesame Peanut Noodles with Chicken
"A quick and easy recipe for Spicy Sesame Peanut Noodles with Chicken and Vegetables. Perfect for weeknight dinner...."
INGREDIENTS
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For The Noodles and Chicken:
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12 ounces of linguini, spaghetti, Soba noodles or your favorite noodles
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1/2 teaspoon salt (for the cooking water)
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3 cups shredded cooked chicken (I used both breasts of a rotisserie chicken)
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For The Sauce
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1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon minced garlic (5 medium cloves)
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1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon minced ginger root (from a 2 inch by 1 inch piece)
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2 tablespoons rice vinegar (or white balsamic vinegar or white wine vinegar)
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2 tablespoons honey (substitute agave, brown sugar or your favorite sweetener)
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3/4 cup crunchy peanut butter
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1/2 cup soy sauce
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6 tablespoons warm water
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1-2 teaspoons Sriracha depending on how hot you like it (or substitute chili-garlic sauce or the hot sauce of your choice)
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4 tablespoons plus 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
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Mix-Ins:
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2 carrots, shaved into ribbons with a peeler, ribbons sliced thinly crosswise (see photos and instructions in post)
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6 scallions, sliced thinly crosswise (save some for garnishing)
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Toppings:
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1/2 of an english cucumber (also called English cucumber), cut into matchsticks (see post for photos and instructions)
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1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted (Toss and stir in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant and lightly toasted, watching carefully to prevent burning. Remove from heat immediately)
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Extra sliced scallions (from above)
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Tools: Blender or food processor for pureeing the sesame-peanut sauce
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