Spicy Soba Noodles with Chicken and Peanut Sauce
User Reviews
4.9
22 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Additional Time
5 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
423 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Spicy Soba Noodles with Chicken and Peanut Sauce
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A healthy, light and delicious meal that will be on regular rotation once you make it the first time.
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Ingredients
- 13 oz chicken broth see notes for substitutions
- 12 oz chicken breast you can also use leftover boiled or roast chicken instead-just skip the cooking part, skinless boneless
- 10 oz buckwheat soba noodles (uncooked)
For the Sauce:
- ⅓ cup chicken broth
- ⅓ cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
- 1 Tbsp ginger peeled, chopped, fresh
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper (or 2 tsp, or cayenne pepper)
- 1 clove garlic (or 2, minced)
Add in Ingredients:
- 1 cup snow peas ends removed, fresh
- 1 medium carrot (peeled)
- 4 green onions (sliced)
- ½ cup peanuts chopped, unsalted, dry-roasted
Instructions
- Place chicken in a large saucepan; add the 13 oz/ 385 ml broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until chicken is done. Remove from heat; let stand while preparing other ingredients. SKIP THIS STEP IF USING LEFTOVER CHICKEN.
- Combine ⅓ cup/ 75 ml broth, peanut butter, ginger, soy sauce, honey, red pepper (can be omitted if your preference is non-spicy,) and garlic; stir with a whisk until smooth.
- Cut snow peas in half, then blanche in about 1 cup boiling water for one minute. Remove from water and set aside.
- Shave (or grate) carrot lengthwise into thin strips using a vegetable peeler.
- Cook soba noodles according to the direction on package (will be ready in about 5 minutes.)
- While noodles are cooking remove chicken from broth and cut into bite sized pieces.
- Combine carrot, peanut sauce, chicken, snow peas and drained noodles in a large, heated bowl or pot; toss to coat.
- Sprinkle with onions and peanuts. Add a little sprinkle of hot pepper flakes if desired, and serve hot or cold.
Notes
- Use 2 tsp. reduced sodium Chicken Better than Bouillon with water if you do not have broth. You can also use vegetable broth instead.
- Use 2 tsp. reduced sodium Chicken Better than Bouillon with water if you do not have broth. You can also use vegetable broth instead.
- Using cooked chicken is a great option for this dish to make it even quicker and easier to make.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1
Calories
423kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Cholesterol
37mg
(12%)
Sodium
787mg
(33%)
Potassium
608mg
(13%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
2092IU
(42%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
55mg
(6%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 423 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 423kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 787mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 608mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 2092IU | 42% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
22 reviews
Excellent
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