Saucy Gochujang Noodles with Chicken

• soy sauce↗3 tablespoon
• gochujang sauce↗2

  (like this one)

• tomato paste↗2 tablespoon
• peanut butter↗2 tablespoon
• water↗2 tablespoon
• brown sugar↗1
• sesame oil↗1 tablespoon
• garlic1

  clove minced

• broth or water1

  for thinning the sauce

• ground chicken↗1 pound

  (could also use pork)

• salt↗0.5 teaspoon
• freshly ground black pepper
• ramen or stir fry noodles↗2

  (just the noodles)

• fresh spinach↗1 cup
• herbs for topping0.25 cup

  chives, scallions, cilantro, basil, or whatever herbs you like

• salt to taste↗
• chili oil for finishing↗1 tablespoon
• sesame seeds for finishing↗1 tablespoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Whisk the sauce ingredients (except the extra broth) in a small bowl or shake together in a jar. It should form a thick sauce.

2. 2

   Cook the chicken in a large skillet over medium high heat. Season generously with salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Boil the noodles for just a few minutes to soften. Drain and set aside.

4. 4

   When the chicken is done, add spinach, cooked noodles, and sauce to the pan, keeping it over medium high heat. Toss to combine; heat until the spinach is wilted. Add extra water or broth to thin the sauce, a little at a time, to get the sauciness that you like (I usually add about 1 1/2 cups total).

5. 5

   Serve topped with fresh herbs, scallions, chili oil, sesame seeds, and whatever else you like.