Asian Influence Spaghetti & Chicken | Just A Pinch Recipes

Ingredients

• 2 medium chicken breasts (boneless, skin removed), about 1 pound (450g), brined
• 4 ounce(s) spaghetti (i’m using quinoa, wheat-free)
• ## THE CHICKEN MARINADE
• 1 tablespoon(s) dark brown sugar
• 2 tablespoon(s) tamari, or ponzu sauce
• 1 tablespoon(s) sake, or mirin
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt, kosher variety
• ## THE PEANUT SAUCE
• 1/2 cup(s) chicken stock (not broth)
• 2 tablespoon(s) dark brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon(s) tamari or ponzu sauce
• 1/4 cup(s) peanut butter, creamy variety
• 2 tablespoon(s) rice wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoon(s) lime juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 tablespoon(s) ginger, freshly minced
• 1 tablespoon(s) garlic sauce
• 1/2 cup(s) fresh cilantro, minced
• ## THE TOPPING
• 1/2 cup(s) cucumber, seeded, and chopped
• 1 teaspoon(s) sugar, granular variety
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 pinch(es) salt, kosher variety.
• 1/4 cup(s) peanuts, dry roasted