Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 3 bundles uncooked soba noodles
  • Salted water for cooking noodles
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 1 lb chicken breasts (thinly sliced)
  • 2 bell peppers (cleaned and thinly sliced (I used one red, one orange))
  • 2 small carrots (julienned)
  • 1 small red onion (thinly sliced into half-moons)
  • 1/2 lb snow peas ((about 2 cups, or substitute sugar snap peas))
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil (divided (or use your favorite cooking oil))
  • crushed peanuts and cilantro leaves for garnish
  • 2/3 cup peanut butter ((any kind))
  • 1/2 cup lower sodium soy sauce ((or regular soy sauce))
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar ((apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar can be substituted, or skip it))
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 inch piece of ginger (minced)
  • Juice of 1/2 lime ((about 1 tablespoon))
  • 1-2 dried Thai chili peppers (, crushed, or use 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (to taste))

Instruction

  • Cook the soba noodles: Boil a large pot of water. When it comes to a boil, add the soba noodles and cook according to the directions on the package. (typically 3-6 minutes) Rinse the soba noodles in cold water and set aside.
  • Season the sliced chicken with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a large skillet and add the chicken. Allow to brown for 3-4 minutes, then stir fry until it is fully cooked (about 3-4 more minutes). Set cooked chicken aside.
  • Prepare the peanut sauce: Combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl and stir until they are well combined. The sauce will look chunky at first until the peanut butter gets mixed with the rest of the liquid ingredients, but it will turn smooth if you keep stirring. Start with 1 Thai chili pepper (or 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes) and see how you like the spiciness. Add the second one if you want more heat.
  • In a large wok or skillet with high sides, heat up the other tablespoon of sesame oil. Stir fry the sliced onion for 2-3 minutes, or until it starts to soften. Add all the vegetables - sliced peppers and snow peas - and stir fry for another 2-3 minutes to get them warmed up as well.
  • Add the chicken, cooked soba noodles, and the sauce, and stir fry for 2-3 minutes until everything is coated in sauce and is heated through.
  • Garnish with chopped peanuts and cilantro.