Peanut Noodles
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
472 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Indonesian
Peanut Noodles
Description
This recipe pairs sautéed chicken strips with linguine noodles and fresh vegetables like carrots, broccoli, green onions, and bean sprouts. The chicken is cooked with Sriracha, lime juice, garlic, and ginger for an aromatic, flavorful base. Meanwhile, the linguine is cooked to al dente and combined with a creamy peanut sauce made from peanut butter, chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, ginger, garlic, and chili sauce.
The vegetables are sautéed separately and combined with the chicken and bean sprouts before simmering briefly, preserving their crispness. The finished dish is served by mixing the noodles with the peanut sauce and topping with the cooked chicken and vegetables, garnished with peanuts and lime slices for brightness and crunch.
The combination of creamy peanut sauce, spicy heat, and fresh vegetables creates a complex flavor profile. This recipe also welcomes additional ingredients like bell peppers, snap peas, mushrooms, or sesame seeds to customize the dish.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken cut into thin strips
- vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
- 1 lime juiced
- 3 garlic pressed, cloves
- 1 tablespoon ginger minced, fresh
- 4 teaspoon soy sauce
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 16 ounces linguine noodles
- 1 cup carrot shoestring
- 2 cups broccoli chopped, florets
- ½ cup green onion chopped
- 1 cup bean sprout
- peanuts for garnish
- 2 lime for garnish, slices
Peanut Sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 6 tablespoons peanut butter heaping, creamy
- 2-4 teaspoons Sriracha sauce or to taste
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 6 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons ginger fresh, minced
- 4-5 cloves garlic pressed or minced
Instructions
- In a large skillet, add oil and sauté chicken. Sriracha, lime juice, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, salt and pepper.
- While the chicken is cooking, prepare the linguine (to al dente) and make the peanut sauce. After the chicken is cooked, remove from the skillet and wrap in foil to keep warm.
- Re-oil the skillet, add all vegetables except bean sprouts, and saute.
- Add the chicken and bean sprouts to the skillet, cover, reduce heat and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Drain the noodles and combine with the peanut sauce.
- Top with veggies and chicken. Garnish with peanuts and limes.
Peanut Sauce
- Combine chicken broth, peanut butter, chili sauce, honey, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until sauce becomes smooth and well blended.
Notes
- Consider adding green bell peppers, snap peas, or sliced mushrooms to vary the vegetable mix.
- Sesame seeds and shredded coconut can be sprinkled as extra garnish for added texture.
- Tamari can replace soy sauce for a gluten-free option.
- Adjust chili sauce quantities to control the heat level.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 472 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 472kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 61g | 20% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 1115mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 576mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 2973IU | 59% |
| Vitamin C | 35mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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