7.04.2008

spicy chicken fettuccine in peanut sauce


This recipe originally comes from a Southern Living magazine - I got it from a good friend who came from Florida and we've enjoyed it many times. It's gourmet enough for dh and I, but the peanut butter flavor is a definite "go" with my boys every time as well.

Spicy Chicken Fettuccine in Peanut Sauce

2-3 carrots, peeled
1/3 cup peanut butter
2 Tbsp. honey
1 Tbsp. fresh chopped ginger
1 Tbsp. soy sauce
1-2 tsp. crushed red pepper*
1 clove garlic, minced
1 16-oz. can chicken broth
1 lb. chicken breast
5 cups cooked fettuccine
6 Tbsp. green onion
6 Tbsp. peanuts

Shave carrots lengthwise into thin strips using a potato peeler; set aside. Combine peanut butter, honey, ginger, soy sauce, pepper, garlic and 1/3 cup broth. Stir with whisk until smooth; set aside. Place chicken in saucepan with remaining 1 cup broth. Boil for 4 minutes; let sit for 20 minutes. Remove and cut into 2" pieces. Toss carrots, sauce, chicken and noodles. Place in 6 large bowls. Top each with 1 Tbsp. each green onion and peanuts. Serves 6. Low calorie and delicious!

*Note: I use only about 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper since Tech Guy and the boys do not like it too spicy - that amount gives it just enough bite to notice, but not enough to burn your mouth! Enjoy...

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