GINGER CHICKEN WITH RICE NOODLES

GINGER CHICKEN WITH RICE NOODLES image

Provided by Eddie Jordan

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 limes
4 Tbsp very fine chopped green onion
3 tsp grated fresh ginger
8 clove garlic minced
2 tsp olive oil, extra virgin
1/4 tsp salt
4 - 4 oz chicken breast halves, skinless and boneless
4 oz dried rice noodles
2 tsp brown sugar, firmly packed
1 c carrot, shredded
4 Tbsp snipped fresh cilantro
4 Tbsp coarsely chopped peanuts

Steps:

1. In a small bowl combine green onion, ginger, 7 cloves garlic, olive oil, and salt. Rub ginger mixture evenly onto both sides of chicken.
2. Place on the unheated rack of a broiler pan. Broil 4 to 5 inches from the heat for 12 to 15 minutes, turning once.
3. Thinly slice chicken diagonally keep warm.
4. Meanwhile cook noodles in a large saucepan in boiling water for 3 to 4 minutes or just until tender. Drain.
5. Finely shred two teaspoons lime peel. Squeeze 2 tablespoons juice from lime set peel and juice aside.
6. In a medium bowl stir together reserved lime peel and juice, brown sugar and the remaining 1 clove garlic until sugar is dissolved.
7. Add hot cooked noodles, carrot, cilantro, and peanuts. Toss gently to coat.
8. Spoon hot noodle mixture onto plates arrange chicken slices on top. Serve immediately.