Asian Peanut Noodles with Chicken Recipe

 On Monday, Aug. 1 Mae showed FOX 41 viewers how to create Asian Peanut Noodles with Chicken. For a copy of this flavorful and nutritious recipe, see below. 

Asian Peanut Noodles with Chicken

Serves: 4 - 6

Ingredients:

12 oz                            whole wheat spaghetti or linguine

1 clove                         garlic, thinly sliced

2 c                               chicken breast, cooked and pulled

1/4 c                            rice vinegar

1/4 c                            reduced-sodium soy sauce

1/3 c                            smooth peanut butter

3 tbsp                          water

2 tbsp                          grated peeled fresh ginger

1 small (4 to 6 oz)       kirby cucumber, thinly sliced

1 bag (8 to 10 oz)        shredded carrots

1 medium (4 to 6 oz)  red pepper, thinly sliced

cilantro sprigs - for garnish

Method:

Heat large covered saucepot of lightly salted water to boiling on high. Add pasta and cook as label directs. Drain pasta. Rinse under cold running water; drain again. In large bowl, whisk vinegar, soy sauce, peanut butter, water and ginger until smooth. Add drained pasta, shredded chicken, cucumber, carrots and pepper into bowl with peanut sauce; toss to coat. To serve, garnish with cilantro.