Thai Peanut Noodles

A few years back my sister-in-law introduced me to a restaurant chain called "Chin's". It is kind of like a chic Asian fast food place to dine. It was love at first taste for me-my favorite dish was their noodle bowl with the Thai peanut sauce. My only complaint about Chin's is that there are not many around, and there are none within 100 miles of our house. I lived without for almost 2 years, and then one day this fall I came across a recipe that looked just like what I was searching for. I tried it the very next week and it WAS what I was looking for! I was ecstatic. Now, it's not the same as getting to go eat at a restaurant, but it's one of my favorite recipes.

Thai Peanut Noodles

1/2 lb Pasta (I usually use spaghetti))
1 Package frozen stir fry vegetables
1/2 C Peanut Butter
3 T Soy sauce
1 T Vinegar
1/2 tsp hot sauce
1/2 C water
Cooked chicken breast cut up (optional)

Microwave veggies until tender. Cook noodles and drain-set aside. Mix rest of ingredients (except for chicken) in saucepan. Heat and stir until mixed & warm. Serve sauce, veggies and chicken over pasta.

I sometimes like to flake some red pepper flakes on top to give it just a little more zing-it definitely makes it more like the real thing.