Roasted Chicken & Spicy Peanut Soba Noodles

Ingredients :

SPICY PEANUT SAUCE :

• 1/2 cup toasted sesame oil
• 4 garlic cloves minced
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 2 tablespoons sriracha hot sauce
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 cup hot water

CHICKEN AND NOODLES :

• 4 cups shredded chicken from a whole roasted deli-chicken
• 1/2 pound dried buckwheat soba noodles

GREEN SALAD :

• 1/2 hothouse cucumber, thinly sliced
• 3 ribs of celery, thinly sliced on the bias
• 1 cup cilantro leaves
• 2-3 scallions, finely sliced on the bias

Directions :

SPICY PEANUT SAUCE :

In a small saute pan heat sesame oil and add garlic and ginger to gently fry until fragrant about 1 minute. Pour into a blender and add all remaining sauce ingredients. Blend until smooth adding more hot water if necessary to achieve a rich saucy consistency.