Ingredients
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1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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½ cup smooth natural peanut butter
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2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
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2 teaspoons minced garlic
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1 1/2 teaspoons chile-garlic sauce, or to taste (see Ingredient note)
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1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
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8 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti
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1 12-ounce bag fresh vegetable medley, such as carrots, broccoli, snow peas
Directions
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Put a large pot of water on to boil for cooking pasta.
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Meanwhile, place chicken in a skillet or saucepan and add enough water to cover; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer gently until cooked through and no longer pink in the middle, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board. When cool enough to handle, shred into bite-size strips.
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Whisk peanut butter, soy sauce, garlic, chile-garlic sauce and ginger in a large bowl.
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Cook pasta in the boiling water until not quite tender, about 1 minute less than specified in the package directions. Add vegetables and cook until the pasta and vegetables are just tender, 1 minute more. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid. Rinse the pasta and vegetables with cool water to refresh. Stir the reserved cooking liquid into the peanut sauce; add the pasta, vegetables and chicken; toss well to coat. Serve warm or chilled.
Tips
Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days. To serve, stir in 2 tablespoons warm water per portion; serve cold or reheat in microwave.
Ingredient Note: Chile-garlic sauce (or chili-garlic sauce, or paste) is a blend of ground chiles, garlic and vinegar and is commonly used to add heat and flavor to Asian soups, sauces and stir-fries. It can be found in the Asian section of large supermarkets and keeps up to 1 year in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
378 | Calories |
13g | Fat |
37g | Carbs |
27g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Serving Size 1 1/2 cups | |
Calories 378 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Carbohydrate 37g | 14% |
Dietary Fiber 8g | 27% |
Total Sugars 4g | |
Protein 27g | 54% |
Total Fat 13g | 17% |
Saturated Fat 2g | 12% |
Cholesterol 42mg | 14% |
Vitamin A 3801IU | 76% |
Vitamin C 28mg | 31% |
Folate 47mcg | 12% |
Sodium 359mg | 16% |
Calcium 47mg | 4% |
Iron 3mg | 16% |
Magnesium 82mg | 19% |
Potassium 378mg | 8% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.