THAI PEANUT CHICKEN WITH PEANUT NOODLES ENJOY DAN:

      THAI PEANUT CHICKEN WITH PEANUT NOODLES by CHEF DAN:

Serve 4-6

INGREDIENTS:

1-(8 Oz) bag rice noodles

1/3-cup creamy peanut butter

1/4-cup honey

3-tablespoons sesame oil

2-tablespoons rice vinegar

1-inch fresh ginger, peeled & grated

1-teaspoon EACH sea salt, & fresh ground black pepper

cayenne pepper to taste

2-tablespoons olive oil

1-pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut int bit-size pieces

Season with salt & pepper & a splash of cayenne

1-cup snow peas

2-carrots, shredded

1-bell pepper, diced small

2-tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped

1/2-cup peanuts, roughly chopped

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Cook rice noodles according to package directions.

2.   Drain, place in a bowl & set aside, then splash  oil over the top & mix.

3.   Add the peanut butter to a bowl with & next 7 ingredients.

4.   Whisk to combine until smooth & incorporated.

5.   Set aside

6.   Add 2 tablespoon oil to a skillet over medium-high heat & when sizzling

7.   Add chicken seasoned with salt & pepper & sauté for 5 minutes on each side.

8.   Time varies on the thickness of the chicken.

10  Add 1/4-cup peanut sauce to the skillet with the chicken.

11  Allow to bubble for 1 minutes, stirring intermittently to coat evenly.

12  Transfer the chicken & sauce from the skillet to with the noodles.

13  Toss to combine.

14  Add peas & next 4 ingredients, drizzle in the remaining peanut sauce.

15  Toss to combine & serve.

ENJOY DAN:                                                FOR THE LOVE OF FOOD!!!