Description
Peanut Chicken Noodles is a flavorful and easy-to-make Asian-inspired dish featuring tender chicken and fresh vegetables tossed with chewy rice noodles and a creamy, tangy peanut sauce. Perfect served warm, cold, or at room temperature, it’s a versatile main course that combines savory, sweet, and spicy flavors for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the Noodles and Chicken
- 8 ounces rice noodles or spaghetti
- 2 cups cooked, shredded or sliced chicken breast
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts (for topping)
- Lime wedges for serving
For the Peanut Sauce
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sriracha or chili garlic sauce (optional)
- 1/4 cup warm water (to thin)
Instructions
- Cook the Noodles: Cook the rice noodles or spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Drain the noodles and rinse them with cold water to stop the cooking process and prevent sticking. Set aside to cool.
- Make the Peanut Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together creamy peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey or maple syrup, sesame oil, and sriracha (if using). Gradually add warm water while whisking until the sauce reaches a smooth, pourable consistency. Adjust thickness by adding more water if needed.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked noodles, shredded or sliced chicken breast, shredded carrots, thinly sliced red bell pepper, chopped green onions, and fresh cilantro.
- Toss with Sauce: Pour the peanut sauce over the noodle and chicken mixture. Toss everything thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly coated with the peanut sauce.
- Serve: Transfer the noodles to serving bowls. Top with chopped peanuts for added crunch and serve lime wedges on the side for squeezing over before eating. Enjoy warm, cold, or at room temperature.
Notes
- This dish is flexible and can be served warm, cold, or at room temperature.
- Add shredded cabbage or cucumber for an extra crunchy texture.
- To make the dish vegetarian, substitute chicken with tofu or tempeh.
- The sriracha in the sauce is optional and can be adjusted based on your preferred spice level.
