Chicken and Peanut Noodles (using Ramen noodles)
Recipe By: Family Circle
Servings: 6

1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts -- 1/4" thick
slices
3 cloves garlic -- minced
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
2 cups water
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 packages chicken flavored ramen noodles, reserving
1 packet seasoning -- (3 ounces each)
1 pound mixed pepper strips
3 scallions -- thinly sliced
unsalted peanuts -- optional

Heat oil in large skillet. Add chicken and garlic. Stir-fry 3 minutes, until just cooked through. Remove from heat. Remove chicken from skillet. Spoon peanut butter into skillet. Whisk in water, vinegar, soy, pepper flakes and 1 seasoning packet from ramen. Bring to boiling. Add needles, breaking up slightly. Add chicken. Cover. Simmer 4 minutes, stirring to separate noodles. Place pepper strips on top. Cover. Simmer 3 minutes. Stir to combine. Sprinkle with scallions--and peanuts, if desired.