Sticky Ginger Honey Chicken Skewers with Noodle Salad

Introduction

Are you looking for an easy and flavorful weeknight dinner? Look no further than these sticky ginger honey chicken skewers with noodle salad. This dish is packed with flavor and comes together in just 30 minutes.

Ingredients

For the chicken skewers:

* 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
* 1/2 cup soy sauce
* 1/4 cup honey
* 1/4 cup rice vinegar
* 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
* 1 tablespoon minced garlic
* 1 teaspoon sesame oil
* 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
* 12 bamboo skewers

For the noodle salad:

* 8 ounces uncooked rice noodles
* 1 cup shredded carrots
* 1 cup shredded cucumbers
* 1/2 cup chopped green onions
* 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
* 1/2 cup chopped peanuts

For the sauce:

* 1/4 cup soy sauce
* 1/4 cup rice vinegar
* 1 tablespoon sesame oil
* 1 tablespoon Sriracha (optional)

Instructions

To make the chicken skewers:

1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, and black pepper.
3. Add the chicken to the bowl and stir to coat.
4. Thread the chicken onto the skewers and place them on a baking sheet.
5. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is sticky.

To make the noodle salad:

1. Cook the rice noodles according to the package directions.
2. In a large bowl, combine the rice noodles, carrots, cucumbers, green onions, cilantro, and peanuts.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and Sriracha (if using).
4. Pour the sauce over the noodle salad and toss to combine.

To serve:

1. Place the chicken skewers on a plate and serve with the noodle salad.

Tips

* For a vegetarian version of this dish, substitute tofu for the chicken.
* To make the sauce spicier, add more Sriracha to taste.
* Serve the chicken skewers with your favorite dipping sauce, such as sweet and sour sauce or honey mustard.

Enjoy!