TRY THIS YOU WILL LIKE THAI NOODLES WITH PEANUT DRESSING ENJOY DAN:

THAI NOODLES WITH PEANUT DRESSING by CHEF DAN:

INGREDIENTS:
Serves 4

1 (14 oz) package 1/4-inch wide rice sticks
4 chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cubed
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 thumb size fresh ginger, grated
4 garlic cloves
2 Thai chilies (halved lengthwise and seed removed)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons grape-seed oil

DRESSING:
1/3-cup creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
3 Tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons red chili paste
1 bunch cilantro (chopped), reserve 1/4-cup leaves for garnish

DIRECTIONS:
1. Bring a large pot of salted water, bring to a boil and throw in the rice sticks.
2. Let sit 20 minutes, then drain and add sesame oil. Place in a bowl.
3. In a bowl, whisk together, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and chilies.
4. Add the cubed chicken to the marinate and chill for 30 minutes.
5. For the dressing, in sauce pan heat sesame oil over medium-low heat: add all other dressing ingredients and sauté for 2 minutes.
6. Pour warm dressing over the noodles, toss and set aside.
7. In a skillet heat grape-seed oil over medium-high heat.
8. Add cubed chicken, with the marinate and sear an all sides, about 4-5 minutes.
9. Combine all ingredients in with the noodles and toss to coat.
10. Garnish with cilantro leaves.
ENJOY DAN: BON-APPETITE!!