How could you make a fun dish that not only kids like, but the adults, too?

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Answer 1

EVERYONE loves my Funky Chicken!!!

FUNKY CHICKEN WITH SESAME NOODLES

Stand back and watch your family scarf down this flavorful dish!

Marinade:

¼ cup soy sauce

¼ cup thin teriyaki sauce

3 garlic cloves, minced or pressed or grated on microplaner

2 tsp. fresh ginger, grated on microplaner (or ½ tsp. dry)

4-5 boneless, skinless chicken b*****s, cut into thin strips

Canola oil and toasted sesame oil for sautéing

Sauce:

½ cup soy sauce

¼ cup toasted sesame oil

¼ cup peanut butter

½ cup brown sugar

½ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes, optional

1 lb. linguine

3 whole green onions, sliced diagonally

8 oz. sliced mushrooms

6 oz. matchstick cut carrots

¼ head (or about 2 cups) thinly shredded cabbage (purple or green)

1 can cut baby corn, drained

¼ cup sesame seeds, or more to taste

In a bowl mix the first 4 marinade ingredients. Add the chicken, making sure it's all coated with the sauce. Cover and refrigerate for 3-6 hours. Remove the chicken from the marinade, and discard marinade.

In a microwave-safe container, add the soy sauce, sesame oil, peanut butter, and sugar. Microwave 45-60 seconds, then whisk until well-blended and the sugar and peanut butter has dissolved. Add red pepper flakes if a bit of heat is desired.  Pour this over the cooked pasta. Set aside while you cook the mushrooms and chicken.

On high med-heat, add 1 Tbsp sesame oil and 1 Tbsp. canola oil in a large non-stick pan. Add mushrooms and sauté until tender, about 4-5 min. Remove mushrooms from pan and add to noodles. Add 2 Tbsp oil to skillet then add chicken b*****s. Saute over high heat, about 3-4 minutes per side (depending upon thickness) until cooked through. Add cooked chicken to pasta pot with mushrooms.  Add another half-tablespoon of both oils, and sautee carrots 1 minute, add cabbage, and sauté one minute.  Add baby corn and heat through.  Add veggies to pasta and chicken.  Toss all well and add sesame seeds, and serve in bowls.

**Cook’s Note:  I bag of cole slaw mix containing carrots and cabbage OR broccoli steams and carrots may be substituted for individual cabbage and carrots.

--Sugar Pie!