CPK Inspired Thai Chicken Pasta
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
734 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Thai
CPK Inspired Thai Chicken Pasta
Description
CPK Inspired Thai Chicken Pasta brings together thin spaghetti with cooked chicken breast and fresh vegetables including julienned carrots, Napa cabbage, and green onions. The stir-fry base features minced garlic and fresh ginger, which add sharp aromatic notes. The sauce is a blend of honey, creamy peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and Sriracha, creating a balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors. Tossing the cooked pasta with the sautéed vegetables and chicken in sesame oil preserves a slight crispness in the vegetables while fully coating the strands of pasta.
The texture contrasts between tender chicken and the lightly softened vegetables give a pleasant bite, while the sauce clings well to the noodles. This dish is suitable as a filling dinner on its own or can accompany lighter sides. The ingredient list and instructions keep preparation manageable, focusing on building layers of flavor through sautéing and a simple, harmonious sauce.
Make sure not to overcook the vegetables for best texture. Reserving some green onions for garnish adds a fresh finish and visual appeal. The honey and peanut butter give richness and slight sweetness that balances the heat from the Sriracha smoothly, making the dish vibrant but not overwhelming.
Ingredients
- 1 pound spaghetti thin
- 3 tablespoons sesame oil divided use, oriental
- 1 cup carrots julienned
- 2 cups Napa cabbage , sliced
- 2 cups chopped , cooked chicken breast meat
- 8 green onions , chopped
- 5 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 tablespoon ginger peeled and minced, fresh
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup peanut butter creamy
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar unseasoned
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to boil.
- Add 1-2 tbsp of salt to season the water.
- Cook pasta, al dente (I shoot for a minute shy of what the box says)
- Drain pasta and toss with 2 tbsp sesame oil.
- Pat dry the inside of the pot and add 1 tbsp of sesame oil.
- If you would like to add some green onions as a garnish at the end, reserve 1/4 cup of them before putting the rest in the pan.
- Add the green onions, carrots, napa cabbage, chicken, garlic and ginger.
- Saute for a minute or two until they have softened and barely start to turn color.
- Add in the honey, peanut butter, soy sauce, vinegar and Sriracha.
- Stir all the ingredients together and add the pasta back into the pot.
- Toss the pasta with the rest of the ingredients and serve!
- Garnish with remaining green onions if you chose to reserve some.
Notes
- Reserve some green onions to sprinkle on top at the end for a fresh garnish.
- Adjust the amount of Sriracha to control the spice level according to preference.
- Use freshly minced garlic and ginger to enhance the flavor.
- Cooking pasta al dente helps maintain pleasant texture when tossed with sauce and vegetables.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 734 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 734kcal | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 81g | 27% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 39g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 823mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 597mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 3825IU | 77% |
| Vitamin C | 12.3mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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