Ginger Peanut Chicken Pasta
1 | lb penne pasta |
3 | boneless chicken breasts (skinned and chopped) |
1 | tablespoon cornstarch |
2/3 | cup 1% low-fat milk |
1/4 | cup creamy peanut butter |
2 | limes, juice of |
2 | tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce |
2 | tablespoons honey |
2 | garlic cloves, chopped |
1 | teaspoon fresh ginger, grated |
3 | tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped |
4 | teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes (optional) |
1/4 | cup chopped chives (optional) |
- Cook chicken in skillet, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
- Take chicken out of skillet and set aside.
- In small bowl, dissolve corn starch in 2 T. milk.
- Stir in remaining milk and add to skillet.
- Cook for 1 minute, or until thick and bubbly.
- Reduce heat to low.
- In another small bowl, mix peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and red pepper.
- Stir into milk mixture until smooth.
- Add chicken, chives, and cilantro.
- Toss with pasta and enjoy!
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