Description
Enjoy a flavorful and satisfying meal with these Peanut Chicken Noodles. Tender chicken strips, crisp vegetables, and rice noodles are coated in a creamy peanut sauce, creating a delicious Asian-inspired dish that is perfect for a quick and easy dinner.
Ingredients
Rice Noodles:
8 ounces rice noodles or spaghetti,
Chicken:
1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon neutral oil, 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (sliced), salt and pepper, 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 cup shredded carrots, 1 red bell pepper (sliced), 1/4 cup green onions, 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts, chopped cilantro for garnish
Peanut Sauce:
1/3 cup creamy peanut butter, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger, 1/2 teaspoon sriracha (optional), 2–4 tablespoons warm water
Instructions
- Cook the Noodles: Prepare noodles according to package instructions, drain, and rinse under cold water.
- Prepare Peanut Sauce: Whisk together all peanut sauce ingredients until smooth and pourable.
- Cook Chicken: Sauté seasoned chicken in oils until cooked through and browned.
- Add Vegetables: Stir-fry garlic, carrots, and bell pepper until tender.
- Combine: Toss cooked noodles and peanut sauce with chicken and vegetables until well coated and heated through.
- Serve: Top with green onions, peanuts, and cilantro.
Notes
- This dish can be served warm or cold as a noodle salad.
- Substitute chicken with tofu or shrimp for a variation.
- Leftovers make a great next-day lunch and hold up well in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
