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Peanut Noodles with Chicken

These Peanut Noodles with Chicken are an easy meal with a rich, creamy, sweet, and savory flavor that is completely addictive.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 727 kcal
Course: Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: Thai , American

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup smooth natural-style peanut butter $0.40
  • 2 Tbsp Sriracha $0.23
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar $0.08
  • 1 fresh lime (2 Tbsp juice) $0.59
  • 1 Tbsp soy sauce $0.06
  • 1 clove garlic, minced $0.08
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger $0.10
  • 1 .5oz. can coconut milk $2.99
  • 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast (about ⅔ lb.) $3.33
  • 1 Tbsp cooking oil $0.04
  • 8 oz. noodles* $0.89
  • 1/4 cup chopped peanuts $0.19
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro $0.22

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Add the coconut milk to the peanut sauce and whisk until smooth again.
  3. Cut the chicken breast into small ½ to 1-inch sized pieces.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Cook your noodles according to the package directions, then drain in a colander.
  7. 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.
  8. Top the noodles with chopped peanuts and cilantro, then enjoy!

Notes

  • *We used fettuccine for this dish but you can use any type of long noodle like spaghetti, rice noodles, or ramen noodles. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 727kcal (36%) Carbohydrates 56g (19%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 43g (66%) Sodium 632mg (26%) Fiber 4g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 727

% 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.