Roasted Chicken & Spicy Peanut Soba Noodles

By sassy47

Ingredients

• SPICY PEANUT SAUCE:
• 1/2 cup toasted sesame oil
• 4 garlic cloves minced
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 2 tablespoons sriracha hot sauce
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 cup hot water
• CHICKEN AND NOODLES:
• 4 cups shredded chicken from a whole roasted deli-chicken
• 1/2 pound dried buckwheat soba noodles
• GREEN SALAD:
• 1/2 hothouse cucumber, thinly sliced
• 3 ribs of celery, thinly sliced on the bias
• 1 cup cilantro leaves
• 2-3 scallions, finely sliced on the bias

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

SPICY PEANUT SAUCE:
In a small sauté pan heat sesame oil and add garlic and ginger to gently fry until fragrant – about 1 minute. Pour into a blender and add all remaining sauce ingredients. Blend until smooth adding more hot water if necessary to achieve a rich saucy consistency.

CHICKEN AND NOODLES:
Cook soba noodles according to packet directions then drain and pour into a large mixing bowl. Add 4 cups of shredded chicken meat and dress with spicy peanut sauce. Use tongs to work sauce into chicken and noodles gently.

GREEN SALAD:
In a small mixing bowl combine cucumber, cilantro and scallions. Toss gently to combine.

Divide noodle mix evenly amongst bowls and top with a handful of green salad.