Chicken and Peanut Noodles

2 Tbsp. Peanut Oil

1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into ¼ inch thick slices

3 cloves minced garlic

¾ cup reduced fat creamy peanut butter

2 cups water

2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar

1 Tbsp. soy sauce

1 Tbsp. crushed red pepper flakes

2 pkg. 1 lb. frozen mixed pepper strips

3 scallions thinly sliced

Unsalted peanuts (optional)

Heat oil in large skillet, add chicken and garlic; stir-fry for 3 minutes until just cooked through.  Remove from heat; remove chicken from skillet.

Spoon peanut butter into skillet.  Whisk in water, vinegar, soy, pepper flakes and 1 seasoning packet from ramen noodles.  Bring to a boil.  Add noodles, breaking up slightly.  Add chicken; cover; simmer 4 minutes, stirring to separate noodles.  Place frozen pepper strips on top; cover simmer for 3 minutes.   Stir to combine.  Sprinkle with scallions and peanuts if desired.