Peanut Chicken Bowl
- 2 (3 ounce) packages oriental-flavor instant ramen noodles
- 1 cup broccoli floret, cut
- 1 large carrot, thinly sliced
- 1 cup pea pods, halved
- 1 14 cups water
- 14 cup peanut butter
- 14 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 12 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
- 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
- 14 cup peanuts, chopped
- 14 cup green onion, sliced
- Set aside 1 seasoning packet from noodles to use in recipe; store remaining packet for another use.
- In a large saucepan bring 2 quarts water to boiling.
- Break up noodles slightly and add to water along with cut-up vegetables.
- Return to boiling; reduce heat.
- Boil gently, uncovered for 3 minutes.
- Drain and return to saucepan.
- Meanwhile, for sauce, in a medium saucepan whisk together 1 1/4 cups water, peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, crushed red pepper, and seasoning packet.
- Whisk until smooth.
- Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly.
- Cook and stir for 2 minutes more.
- Add chicken, water chestnuts to sauce; heat through.
- Add to noodle mixture in saucepan.
- Toss to combine.
- Top with peanuts and green onion.
- Serve immediately.
orientalflavor, broccoli floret, carrot, pea pods, water, peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, red pepper, chicken, water chestnuts, peanuts, green onion
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/peanut-chicken-bowl-446317 (may not work)