Better Than Takeout Dan Dan Noodles

Instructions

1. Heat 1/3 cup sesame oil with sliced garlic and red pepper flakes in a skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Transfer chili oil to a bowl.
2. Combine soy sauce, hoisin, honey, rice vinegar, and peanut butter with 1/3 cup water in a bowl. Cook noodles per package directions, drain, and set aside.
3. In the noodle pot, combine broth and half the sauce mixture. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and stir in chopped spinach. Keep warm.
4. In the chili oil skillet over medium-high heat, add 2 tbsp oil and ground chicken. Season with black pepper and brown, breaking it up. Add mushrooms and shallot, cook 2-3 minutes. Pour in remaining sauce and simmer until chicken caramelizes and gets crispy, about 5 minutes. Stir in 2-4 tbsp chili oil.
5. Ladle spicy broth into bowls, add noodles and toss. Spoon crispy chicken over noodles, top with green onions and extra chili oil.