Peanut Chicken(Or Beef) Bowl |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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A $200 winner in Better Homes and Gardens magazine. Ingredients:
6 ounces oriental-flavor instant ramen noodles |
3 cups mixed vegetables, cut bite size (broccoli, sweet pepper strips, snow peas, sliced carrots, squash, etc.) |
1 1/4 cups water |
1/4 cup peanut butter (or cashew) |
1/4 cup soy sauce |
2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed |
1 tablespoon cornstarch |
1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes |
2 cups cooked chicken, chopped chopped (ground or whole) or 2 cups cooked beef, chopped (ground or whole) |
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, sliced and drained |
1 (8 ounce) can bamboo shoots, drained |
1/4 cup chopped peanuts (or other nuts, like cashews) |
1/4 cup sliced green onion |
Directions:
1. Set aside 1 seasoning packet from noodles to use in recipe; save remaining packet for another use.
2. In a large saucepan bring 2 quarts water to a boil. Break up noodles slightly and add to water along with cut up vegetables. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Boil gently, uncovered, for 3 minutes. Drain and return to saucepan.
3. Meanwhile, for sauce, in a medium saucepan whisk together the 1 1/4 cups water, peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, crushed red pepper, and seasoning packet. Stir until smooth. Cook, stirring for 2 more minutes.
4. Add chicken or beef, water chestnuts, and bamboo shoots to the sauce; heat through. Add to the nooodle mix in saucepan.
5. Toss to combine.
6. Top with peanuts or cashews and green onions. Serve.
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