Ginger Peanut Chicken Pasta

Name: Ginger Peanut Chicken Pasta
Ingredients: 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)

13 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

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)

Directions

1

Cook chicken in skillet, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
2

Take chicken out of skillet and set aside.
3

In small bowl, dissolve corn starch in 2 T. milk.
4

Stir in remaining milk and add to skillet.
5

Cook for 1 minute, or until thick and bubbly.
6

Reduce heat to low.
7

In another small bowl, mix peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and red pepper.
8

Stir into milk mixture until smooth.
9

Add chicken, chives, and cilantro.
10

Toss with pasta and enjoy!