Chicken and Peanut Noodles

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon peanut oil
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into small pieces
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste)

• 2 (3 ounce) packages chicken-flavored ramen noodles, using only 1 packet of the seasonings
• 1 cup vegetable, of choice (I use frozen peas)
• 3 thinly sliced green onions

Directions

1. 1

   In skillet, heat oil on med high. Stir-fry chicken and garlic 3 or so minutes. Remove the chicken. Spoon peanut butter into skillet. Whisk in water, vinegar, soy sauce, pepper flakes and 1 seasoning packet from noodles. Do not use both packets (strong flavor).

2. 2

   Bring to a boil: add noodles breaking them up slightly. Add cooked chicken and cover. Simmer 4 minute to separate noodles. sprinkle with veggies cover and simmer 3 more minute Stir. Add green onions on top. I also added some chopped peanuts on top. Serve and enjoy! Just as good the next day.