Chicken in a Peanut Sauce

Chicken in a Peanut Sauce

Red pepper, spring onions and bean sprouts are tossed with strips of cooked chicken and noodles, then dressed with an Asian-inspired blend of peanut butter, soy sauce, chicken stock and fresh ginger.Serves 6

Ingredients

225g (8 oz) Chinese noodles

1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided

1 red pepper, julienned

4 spring onions, chopped

60g (2 oz) fresh beansprouts

500g (1 lb) chicken breast fillets, cut into cubes

140g (5 oz) smooth peanut butter

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

110ml (4 fl oz) chicken stock

Preparation method

1. Cook pasta according to packet instructions.
2. Sauté red pepper, spring onion and beansprouts in 1 tablespoon oil until tender yet still crunchy. Set aside.
3. Sauté chicken in the same pan, adding remaining oil if needed. When chicken is done and juices run clear, set aside.
4. Mix peanut butter, soy sauce and ginger in a large saucepan over medium low heat. Add chicken stock. Add pasta, sautéed vegetables and chicken. Toss to coat all ingredients. Serve immediately.