Spicy Peanut Noodles with Chicken

Ingredients: The ingredient amounts are for four servings.

• Rice Noodles 300g or 10.6oz
• Rice Vinegar 4 tbsp
• Olive Oil 2 tbsp
• Water 5 tbsp
• Chicken 4 breasts (125g or 4.4 oz per breast)
• Chicken Marinade 1 tbsp Soy Sauce, 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar, 1 tsp Sesame Oil, 2 garlic cloves, 1 tsp honey, ½ tsp chilli flakes, 1 twist Black Pepper
• Peanut Butter 60g or 2.1oz
• Spring Onion 4, finely sliced
• Chilli Flakes ½ tbsp
• Garlic Cloves 3
• Sesame Seeds 4 tsp
• Chilli Oil 2 tsp, plus extra to serve
• Soy Sauce 3 tbsp
• Olive Oil 1 tsp, for the pan

Instructions:

Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally if they are thick, or lightly pound them
so they cook evenly.

In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, honey, chilli flakes, and
black pepper. Add the chicken and coat well in the marinade. Leave to marinate
for at least 20 minutes.

Cook the rice noodles according to the packet instructions. Drain and set aside.
Add the peanut butter, spring onions, chilli flakes, garlic, sesame seeds, chilli oil,
soy sauce, rice vinegar, and water to a large heatproof bowl or pan. Heat the olive
oil until hot, then carefully pour it over the sauce ingredients. Stir well until
combined and smooth.

Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Cook the chicken for 5
to 6 minutes on each side. Remove from the pan and leave to rest for a few
minutes before slicing.

Add the cooked noodles to the peanut sauce and toss well until evenly coated.
Add a splash of hot water if you want the sauce a little looser. Divide the noodles
between 4 bowls. Top each portion with sliced chicken, extra spring onions, and
extra chilli oil if desired.