Thai Peanut Saute (from Noodles & Co)

 
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Note: This is Favfamily recipes version of the “Indonesian Peanut Saute” from Noodles & Co. Although don't mistake tsp for Tbsp on the Sriracha chili sauce, makes a big difference, trust me! The Peanut Sauce would also be good with lettuce wraps as well. I made this with leftover pork schnitzel the other night and it was delicious as well. Tried mixing veggies, meat, noodles, and sauce altogether before serving and didn't like it. I prefer serving them separate and everyone mixing it themselves. Also, think I would cook the chicken with just the oil and garlic. I can't tell a difference. Definitely doesn't make or break it.

Ingredients

• 1-2 Lbs. chicken, cut into thin strips
• vegetable oil
• 1 Tbsp Sriracha chili sauce
• juice of 1 lime
• 3 cloves garlic, pressed
• 1 Tbsp. fresh ginger, minced
• 3-4 shakes soy sauce
• salt & pepper (to taste)
• 16 oz. (1 pkg.) linguine noodles
• shoestring carrots
• broccoli florets, chopped
• green onion
• bean sprouts
• peanuts
• 2-3 limes, slices

PEANUT SAUCE:

• 1 c. chicken broth
• 6 Tbsp. (heaping) creamy peanut butter
• 2-4 tsp. Sriracha chili sauce - depending on how hot you like it
• 3 Tbsp. honey
• 6 Tbsp. soy sauce
• 3 Tbsp. fresh minced ginger
• 4-5 cloves garlic, pressed or minced

Instructions

• In a large skillet, saute chicken in oil, Sriracha, lime, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, salt & pepper. While chicken is cooking, prepare the linguine (to al dente) and make the peanut sauce. After the chicken is cooked, remove from the skillet and wrap in foil to keep warm.
• Re-oil the skillet, add vegetables and saute (except for the bean sprouts, add those a few minutes before serving so they are still nice and crunchy and don't get overcooked). Add the chicken and bean sprouts to the skillet, cover, and reduce heat.
• Drain noodles and stir them together with the peanut sauce. Top with veggies & chicken and garnish with peanuts and limes.
• FOR THE PEANUT SAUCE: Combine chicken broth, peanut butter, chili sauce, honey, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until sauce becomes smooth and well blended.