Mid-Week Quick Meal... with an ASIAN flare

Mid-Week Quick Meal Idea... with an JAPANESE flare:
(courtesy of Cooking Light's 'The Essential Dinner Tonight Cookbook')

CHICKEN AND NOODLES WITH PEANUT SAUCE
(don't like chicken? try substituting tofu or shrimp instead)

Ingredients: (5 servings)
5 oz uncooked Japanese curly noodles (chuka soba)
2 tsp dark sesame oil, divided
1 lb chicken breast tenders
1 1/2 cup red bell pepper strips
1/2 cup fat-free, less sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup hoisin sauce
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
2 Tbl rice vinegar
2 Tbl ketchup
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
1 Tbl bottled grd fresh ginger
1 tsp bottled minced garlic
1/2 cup chopped green onions, divided

Directions:

1. Cook noodles according to pkg
2. Heat 1 tsp oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; saute 4 minutes. Add bell pepper; saute 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Combine chicken mixture and noodles in a large bowl.
3. Combine broth and next 5 ingredients in a bowl; stir with a whisk.
4. Heat 1 tsp oil in pan over medium heat. Add ginger and garlic; cook 15 seconds. Stir in broth mixture, and cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Add broth mixture and 1/4 cup green onions to noodle mixture; toss well. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup green onions.

Nutrition: 353 calories, 10.9g fat, 28.5g protein, 36g carbs, 2.3g fiber

Try serving with a side of STEAMED BROCCOLI and a bowl of MISO SOUP for a delicious JAPANESE inspired meal...

MISO SOUP:
Bring 3 cups water to a boil. Combine 3 tbl boiling water and 2 tbl white miso in a medium bowl, stirring to form a paste. Add remaining boiling water, 1 tbl slivered green onions, 1 tsp low-sodium soy sauce and 1/2tsp fish sauce; stir well.