Peanut Noodles with Chicken
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4.9
Peanut Noodles with Chicken
Description
This recipe begins by whisking a peanut sauce from smooth peanut butter, spicy sriracha, brown sugar, fresh lime juice, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger, then thinning it with coconut milk. Chicken breast is cut into small pieces and pan-fried in neutral oil until browned but still tender.
The peanut sauce is added to the skillet to simmer gently with the chicken, melding the flavors. Meanwhile, noodles (fettuccine or alternatives like spaghetti, rice noodles, or ramen) are cooked separately and drained. The noodles are then added to the skillet and tossed with the chicken and sauce until well coated. Chopped peanuts and fresh cilantro garnish the finished meal, adding crunch and brightness.
The combination offers a creamy, spicy, tangy flavor profile with textures ranging from tender chicken to smooth noodles and crunchy peanuts. It's a filling dish suitable for lunch or dinner, featuring familiar ingredients with an Asian-inspired twist.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup peanut butter $0.40, smooth, natural-style
- 2 Tbsp sriracha $0.23
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar $0.08
- 1 lime $0.59, fresh, 2 Tbsp juice
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce $0.06
- 1 clove garlic $0.08, minced
- 1 tsp ginger $0.10, grated fresh
- 1 .5oz. can coconut milk $2.99
- 1 chicken breast $3.33, boneless, skinless, about 2/3 lb
- 1 Tbsp neutral cooking oil $0.04, generic cooking oil
- 8 oz. noodles $0.89
- 1/4 cup peanut $0.19, chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro $0.22, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the peanut sauce first. In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, sriracha, brown sugar, soy sauce, 2 Tbsp lime juice, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
- Add the coconut milk to the peanut sauce and whisk until smooth again.
- Cut the chicken breast into small ½ to 1-inch sized pieces.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Once hot, add the cooking oil and swirl to coat the surface of the skillet. Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides. Be careful not to overcook the chicken.
- Add the prepared peanut sauce into the skillet, turn the heat down to medium-low, and stir to dissolve any browned bits off the bottom of the skillet. Let the chicken simmer in the sauce over low, stirring occasionally, while you cook the noodles.
- Cook your noodles according to the package directions, then drain in a colander.
- Add the cooked and drained noodles to the skillet with the peanut sauce and chicken. Toss until everything is evenly mixed and coated in sauce.
- Top the noodles with chopped peanuts and cilantro, then enjoy!
Notes
- Fettuccine noodles work well, but you can substitute with spaghetti, rice noodles, or ramen noodles as preferred.
- Careful not to overcook chicken to keep it tender when sautéing.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 727 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 727kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 43g | 66% |
| Sodium | 632mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
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