Spicy Soba Noodles with Chicken or Shrimp in Peanut Sauce

By classycook

Classic Asian flavors come together to create a quick and easy chicken dish that you can have on the dinner table in no time.

Ingredients

• 1 carrot, peeled
• 2 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth, divided
• 1/3 cup reduced-fat peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon chopped peeled fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 to 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast (or shrimp)
• 5 cups cooked soba (about 10 ounces uncooked buckwheat noodles)
• 6 tablespoons sliced green onions
• 6 tablespoons chopped unsalted, dry-roasted peanuts

Preparation

Step 1

Shave carrot lengthwise into thin strips using a vegetable peeler.

Combine 1/3 cup broth, peanut butter, ginger, soy sauce, honey, pepper, and garlic; stir with a whisk until smooth.

Place chicken in a large saucepan; add 1 2/3 cups broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 4 minutes or until chicken is done. Remove from heat; let stand 20 minutes. Drain; cut chicken into 2-inch pieces. Combine carrot, peanut sauce, chicken, and noodles in a large bowl; toss to coat. Sprinkle with onions and peanuts.

Nutritional Information
Calories:
398 (26% from fat)
Fat:
11.4g (sat 2.1g,mono 5.2g,poly 3.6g)
Protein:
29.5g
Carbohydrate:
43.4g
Fiber:
4.3g
Cholesterol:
44mg
Iron:
1.9mg
Sodium:
477mg
Calcium:
40mg