Vermicelli With Chicken In Peanut Sauce Food

VERMICELLI WITH CHICKEN IN PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oil and saute chicken until cooked. Remove and set a side.
• Combine broth, honey and soy sauce. Whisk in cornstarch and peanut butter.Cook and stir until just thickened.
• Stir in onions, pepper, and chicken.
• Cook vermicelli according to package directions.
• Spoon chicken mixture over noodles and top with parsley.

COLD RICE NOODLES WITH GRILLED CHICKEN AND PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Make the dipping sauce: Combine ingredients in a small serving bowl, making sure to dissolve the sugar. Leave to ripen for 15 minutes. Refrigerate any extra and use within a few days.
• Make the peanut dressing: In a blender or small food processor, puree all ingredients to a smooth sauce, about the thickness of heavy cream. Pour into a serving bowl.
• Put the chicken thighs in a low-sided bowl. To make the marinade, puree the garlic, ginger, lemon grass, fish sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar and cayenne in a blender or small food processor. Pour the marinade over the chicken and toss to coat. Let marinate at least 15 minutes.
• Bring a large pot of water to the boil, then turn off the heat. Add the rice vermicelli and soak for 7 to 8 minutes. (Package directions may vary; check for doneness by tasting). Drain when noodles are al dente, and cool under running water. Fluff and leave in strainer to drain well.
• Grill the chicken over coals on a stove-top grill pan, or under the broiler until nicely browned, about 3 to 4 minutes a side. Let cool slightly, then chop roughly into 3/4-inch pieces.
• In a small bowl, dress the cucumbers, carrots and mung bean sprouts with 1 tablespoon dipping sauce. Divide the cooked noodles among 4 bowls. Top each bowl equally with the cucumber mixture and chopped chicken. Spoon 2 teaspoons dipping sauce and 2 tablespoons peanut dressing over each portion. Add the basil, mint and cilantro sprigs, torn or roughly chopped (leave whole if leaves are small). Sprinkle with the scallions and crushed peanuts. Serve with lime wedges, and pass small bowls of the two sauces.

PEANUT THAI CHICKEN WITH VERMICELLI NOODLES

Steps:

• Combine the peanut butter, 1 1/2 cups of the coconut milk, soy sauce, lemon juice, brown sugar, garlic, salt, and cayenne in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir constantly and cook until thickened. Blend or process to puree.
• Add broth and remainin 1/4 cup of coconut milk and blend until smooth. Cover and set aside (can be made ahead and refrigerated covered).
• Cook vermicelli, drain and rinse. Toss with peanut oil and cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally.
• Just before serving place pasta on individual plated. Spoon over the sauce and sprinkle with scallions.
• Slice chicken on the diagonal and re-assemble 1/2 breast on top of each serving. Surround with snow peas to resemble a nest. Sprinkle with garnishes.