Roasted Chicken & Spicy Peanut Soba Noodles

Roasted Chicken & Spicy Peanut Soba Noodles

Ingredients

FOR SPICY PEANUT SAUCE:

1/2 cup toasted sesame oil

4 garlic cloves minced

1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger

2 tablespoons sriracha hot sauce

3 tablespoons honey

1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce

1/4 cup hot water

FOR CHICKEN AND NOODLES:

4 cups of shredded chicken from a whole roasted deli-chicken

1/2 pound dried buckwheat soba noodles

1/2 hothouse cucumber, thinly sliced

3 ribs of celery, thinly sliced on the bias

1 cup cilantro leaves

2-3 scallions, finely sliced on the bias

Method

1. In a small sauté pan heat sesame oil and add garlic and ginger to gently fry until fragrant – about 1 minute. Pour into a blender and add all remaining sauce ingredients. Blend until smooth adding more hot water if necessary to achieve a rich saucy consistency.

Cook soba noodles according to packet directions then drain and pour into a large mixing bowl. Add 4 cups of shredded chicken meat and dress with spicy peanut sauce. Use tongs to work sauce into chicken and noodles gently.

In a small mixing bowl combine cucumber, cilantro and scallions. Toss gently to combine.

Divide noodle mix evenly amongst bowls and top with a handful of green salad.