Spicy Soba Noodles With Chicken and Peanut Sauce

• carrot, peeled↗1
• chicken broth, divided↗2 cups
• reduced-fat peanut butter↗1⁄3 cup
• chopped peeled fresh ginger1 tablespoon
• low sodium soy sauce↗1 tablespoon
• honey↗2 tablespoons
• crushed red pepper flakes↗1 -2 teaspoon
• garlic clove, minced↗1
• boneless skinless chicken breast↗1 lb
• cooked soba noodles (about 10 ounces uncooked buckwight noodles)↗5 cups
• sliced green onions6 tablespoons
• chopped chopped dry-roasted unsalted peanuts6 tablespoons

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Shave carrot lengthwise into thin strips using a vegetable peeler.

2. 2

   Combine 1/3 cup broth, peanut butter, ginger, soy sauce, honey, pepper, and garlic; stir with a whisk until smooth.

3. 3

   Place chicken in a large saucepan; add 1 2/3 cups broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 4 minutes or until chicken is done. Remove from heat; let stand 20 minutes. Drain; cut chicken into 2-inch pieces. Combine carrot, peanut sauce, chicken, and noodles in a large bowl; toss to coat. Sprinkle with onions and peanuts.