Spicy Chicken Noodle Stir-fry (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main/Poultry
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12oz pasta of your preference
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1lb boneless chicken breast
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2 tablespoons reduced salt tamari or soy sauce
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1 tablespoon natural honey
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1 tablespoon spicy chili sauce
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1 tablespoon nutty sesame oil
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1/2 cup chopped scallions (white sections mainly)
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1 tablespoon crushed garlic
→ Dressing
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1/2 cup reduced salt tamari or soy sauce
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1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
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2 tablespoons mild rice vinegar
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2 tablespoons spicy sambal sauce
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1.5 tablespoons dark brown sugar
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1/4 teaspoon powdered ginger
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1.5 tablespoons fragrant sesame oil
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1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
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3 tablespoons plain water
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1 tablespoon thickening cornstarch
→ Topping
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1/3 cup smashed peanuts
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1/3 cup sliced scallions (green parts mainly)
# Instructions:
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Slice chicken breast into bite-sized 1-inch chunks. Mix them with tamari/soy sauce, honey and spicy chili sauce in a container. Stir well and let sit anywhere from 30 mins up to 2 hours in the fridge.
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Get some salty water bubbling and toss in your pasta. Cook until it's just how you like it. Drain in a colander and put aside for now.
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Stir all dressing stuff together except the water and cornstarch until everything's completely blended.
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Warm up your sesame oil in a pan on medium-low. Throw in the white scallion parts and cook them for about 2-3 mins. Add your garlic and let it cook another minute.
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Toss your chicken into the pan (throw away any leftover marinade). Cook about 2-3 mins each side until the meat hits 165°F inside.
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In a different pot, warm the dressing on low heat. Mix the cornstarch with water to make a smooth liquid, then pour it into your dressing. Let it get a bit thick.
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Drop your cooked pasta into the thickened dressing and toss it around. Add your chicken and mix it all up. Let everything hang out together for a minute or two.
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Sprinkle peanuts and green scallion bits on top. Eat right away, maybe with some broccoli or sliced peppers if you want.
# Notes:
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You can make this meal earlier and warm it up later, but just know the pasta might soak up more sauce while sitting.
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Make it more or less spicy by playing with the amount of chili sauce and red pepper bits you use.
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Try using traditional Chinese egg noodles for an even tastier version if you can find them.