Thai Peanut Chicken and Noodles

Name: Thai Peanut Chicken and Noodles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5 1-1/2 cup servings
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)

Submitted by DonitaK

"I make this several times a month. It's a great recipe for leftover chicken. I couldn't find another like it on zaar, so I posted it to enable me to add the ingredients to a shopping list."

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Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 14
Yields:: 5 1-1/2 cup servings

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)

directions

Cook noodles as directed on package. Drain; cover to keep warm.
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.
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.
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.