Grilled Asian Chicken with Peanut Noodles and Cucumber Sambal
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 50 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Grilled Asian Chicken with Peanut Noodles and Cucumber Sambal
Description
This recipe starts with a cucumber sambal made of seeded diced cucumber, green onions, red bell pepper, and a tangy dressing of rice wine vinegar, sugar, and spices. It can be prepared ahead and chilled to meld the flavors. The chicken breasts are marinated briefly in a mixture of brown sugar, soy sauce, oil, and salt, then grilled to develop a caramelized exterior.
The noodles are cooked al dente and coated in a sauce combining peanut butter, chicken broth, brown sugar, vinegar, lime juice, soy sauce, fresh ginger, chili garlic sauce, and toasted sesame oil. Fresh cilantro stirred in at the end adds herbal brightness. The dish is served by slicing the grilled chicken and placing it atop the peanut noodles, with cucumber sambal on the side to provide a refreshing contrast and texture.
The cucumber sambal can be prepared a few hours or up to two days in advance and kept refrigerated to save time.Chili garlic sauce varies in heat; start with less and adjust to your preferred spice level.
Ingredients
Cucumber Sambal:
- 1 cup cucumbers seeded and diced
- ½ cup green onions white and green parts, thinly chopped
- ½ cup red bell pepper small diced
- 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes more or less to taste
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt coarse
Grilled Chicken and Noodles:
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar divided (you'll use some for the chicken, some for the noodles)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce same as the brown sugar, low-sodium, divided
- 1 teaspoon peanut canola, vegetable or coconut oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless, about 2 pounds
- 12 ounces spaghetti dry
- ⅓ cup chicken broth low-sodium
- ¼ cup peanut butter creamy
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lime juice from about 2 limes, fresh
- 1 tablespoons ginger fresh, minced
- 1 tablespoon Chili garlic sauce more or less to taste
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil toasted
- ½ cup cilantro fresh, minced
Instructions
- For the cucumber sambal, toss all the ingredients together and chill until ready to serve (this can be made a couple hours or even 1-2 days ahead of time).
- Preheat a grill to medium or medium-high heat. In a medium bowl, combine 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, oil and salt. Add the chicken breasts and toss to coat the chicken with the sauce. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes.
- While the chicken rests in the marinade, start a large pot of salted water to boil.
- In a microwave-safe bowl or in a small saucepan, combine the broth, peanut butter, remaining 2 tablespoons brown sugar, vinegar, lime juice, remaining 1 tablespoon soy sauce, ginger, chili garlic sauce and sesame oil. Heat, stirring often, until simmering and smooth. Off the heat (or after it is done microwaving), stir in the cilantro. Season with a dash of salt, more or less to taste.
- Add the noodles to the boiling water and cook until al dente.
- While the noodles cook, grill the chicken 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through (about 165 degrees on an instant-read thermometer). Remove to a plate and tent with foil.
- When the noodles are finished cooking, reserve about 1/2 cup of the cooking water in a bowl and then drain the noodles. Dump the noodles into a bowl or on a serving platter and toss with the warm peanut sauce. Add a tablespoon or two of the hot pasta water if needed to loosen up the noodles and sauce a bit (especially helpful if the noodles have sat for 5-10 minutes before serving).
- Serve the grilled chicken with the peanut noodles (you can even top the grilled chicken with the noodles) and a heaping scoop of the cucumber sambal.
Notes
- The cucumber sambal can be made ahead and refrigerated to deepen flavors, easing dinner preparation.
- Use caution with the chili garlic sauce's heat, adding more gradually to suit your taste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Serving | |
| Calories | 766kcal | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 84g | 28% |
| Protein | 65g | 130% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 1650mg | 69% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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