Main Dishes

Spicy Soba Noodles with Chicken and Peanut Sauce

Shelly Redmond
August 14, 2013
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Have you ever tried soba noodles? They are made from buckwheat and while they are not very attractive to look at (brown) they have a fantastic, nutty flavor and they are perfect for salads or hot preparations! Plus, they cook in THREE minutes! This could easily be made vegetarian too. Just replace the chicken with more veggies! This is a salad that you can serve at either room temperature or cold and is perfect to have in your fridge for quick and easy lunches. Enjoy!

6
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 t. extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper
1 carrot, peeled
1 red pepper, thinly sliced
2 sliced green onions
3 T. chopped dry roasted unsalted peanuts
1/4 c. cilantro
10 oz. soba noodles
1/3 c. peanut butter
1 1/2 t. ground ginger
3 T. low sodium soy sauce
2 T. honey
1-2 t. crushed red pepper flakes (I used 1 t. and it was hot enough for me but if you like it spicy, knock yourself out!)
1 garlic clove, minced
Preheat the oven to 375. Place the chicken breasts on a sheet pan that has been covered with foil and sprayed with cooking spray. Season the chicken with olive oil, salt and pepper and bake for 40...
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Nutritions

Calories
329

Sodium
716mg
29% DV

Fat
17g
27% DV

Protein
16g
33% DV

Carbs
27g
9% DV

Fiber
4g
17% DV
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Nutritions

Calories
704

Sodium
112mg
4% DV

Fat
27g
42% DV

Protein
11g
23% DV

Carbs
125g
42% DV

Fiber
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94% DV