South Beach Peanut Chicken And Noodles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 ounces soba noodles (or rice)
1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts, boneless, skinless (tenderloins would be easier)
3 teaspoons dark sesame oil, divided
1/3 cup natural-style peanut butter
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons water
4 cups napa cabbage, shredded (1 head, 3/4 #, I lightly pan seared to wilt)
2 scallions, sliced thin
salt & fresh ground pepper
optional
1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped as garnish
1 pinch red pepper flakes, to taste, to make it spicy

Preparation

Cook noodles according to package directions, run under cool water and drain.
Season Chicken with S & P and toss with 1t of the sesame oil. Heat grill pan or skillet over medium heat; cook chicken until browned and cooked throough. Transfer to a cutting board.
Wisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, vinegar, water and remaining oil in a large mixing bowl. Thinly slice chicken and add to peanut butter mixture. Add noodles, cabbage and scallions; toss gently to combine and serve.