Peanut Noodles with Chicken and Carrots

Makes: 4 servings

Prep: 20 mins
Start to Finish: 30 mins

Ingredients

1 8 ounce package soba (buckwheat) noodles
1 1/2 cups (10 oz) shredded cooked chicken
2 carrots, shredded
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
4 scallions, white and green parts thinly sliced
3 tablespoons chopped mint or cilantro
1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Asian hot chili sauce
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1/4 cup peanuts, coarsely chopped

Directions

1. Cook noodles according to package directions; rinse with cold water.

2. In a bowl, gently toss together noodles, chicken, carrots, bell pepper, scallions and chopped herb.

3. Whisk together the peanut butter, broth, soy sauce, vinegar, chili sauce and ginger until smooth; add more broth to make mixture loose, if needed. Stir some dressing into the noodle salad and top with peanuts. Serve with remaining dressing on the side and extra herbs. Makes 4 servings.