Chopped Chicken Sesame Noodle Bowls

• sesame oil↗3 tablespoon
• rice vinegar↗2 tablespoon
• cloves garlic↗2
• fresh ginger (I use a fresh paste)↗1 tablespoon
• salt↗0.5 teaspoon
• peanut butter↗0.25 cup
• water↗3
• sesame seeds↗2
• red pepper flakes↗0.5 teaspoon
• . boneless skinless chicken breasts↗1
• soba noodles↗4 ounce
• cucumber (can swap for other veggies, too)1
• large carrots↗3
• handful cilantro↗1

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Sauce: In a food processor, combine all the ingredients for the sesame sauce except the sesame seeds and red pepper flakes. Pulse until mostly smooth; stir in sesame seeds and red pepper flakes.

2. 2

   Noodles: Cook soba noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

3. 3

   Chicken: Heat a large skillet with a little oil over medium heat. Cut the chicken breasts in half if they are large. Add the chicken; sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Saute until barely golden brown on the outside. Add about a third of the sesame sauce to the chicken with a little water to thin it out. It might splatter, so turn down the heat at this point and have a lid ready. Let the chicken finish cooking in the sauce for a few minutes. Remove the chicken from heat, let cool slightly, and shred.

4. 4

   Veggies: Chop the veggies super-finely or put them in the food processor and get them all minced up. Drain out any excess moisture.

5. 5

   Toss everything together and serve hot or cold.