Bring on the spice with these delicious Spicy Noodles in Peanut Sauce. Don't worry, the mellow peanut flavor will balance out the BBQ sauce and crushed red pepper: It won't be so spicy that your picky eaters won't touch it!
1-1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
1 onion, sliced
1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
1/2 lb. spaghetti, uncooked
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Let's Make It
1
Blend broth, barbecue sauce, crushed pepper and 3/4 cup nuts in blender until smooth.
2
Heat 1 tsp. oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 5 min. or until done, stirring occasionally. Remove from skillet; cover to keep warm.
3
Add remaining oil to skillet. Add onions and bell peppers; cook and stir 5 min. or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, cook spaghetti as directed on package, omitting salt.
4
Drain spaghetti. Add to ingredients in skillet along with the chicken. Remove from heat. Add peanut sauce; mix lightly. Sprinkle with cilantro. Serve topped with remaining nuts.
Kitchen Tips
Tip 1
Substitute
Prepare using fettuccine.
Tip 2
Make Ahead
This flavorful peanut sauce can be prepared ahead of time. Refrigerate up to 12 hours before using as directed. Remove from refrigerator about 15 min. before using.
Nutrition
Calories
480
Calories From Fat
0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17g
22%
Saturated Fat 3g
15%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 65mg
22%
Sodium 600mg
26%
Total Carbohydrates 45g
16%
Dietary Fiber 4g
14%
Sugars 13g
26%
Protein 36g
72%
Vitamin A
15%
Vitamin C
15%
Calcium
4%
Iron
20%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
servings
6 servings
* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.