Spicy Peanut Noodles
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4.5
Spicy Peanut Noodles
Description
Spicy Peanut Noodles combine a smooth sauce made from peanut butter, gochujang hot pepper paste, honey, rice vinegar, low-sodium soy sauce, and water, creating a balance of sweet, spicy, tangy, and savory flavors. Fresh garlic and ginger add pungency and warmth, sautéed briefly with thin, evenly sliced chicken breast to ensure quick, uniform cooking. Red bell pepper slices add a mild crunch and natural sweetness.
Cooked Asian-style noodles like udon, soba, or rice noodles are tossed with the sauce and chicken mixture off heat to absorb flavor without overcooking. Toasted sesame oil adds a nutty aroma during cooking. Fresh basil leaves and lime wedges garnish the dish, introducing herbaceous and citrus tones that cut through the richness of the peanut sauce.
Leftovers store well refrigerated for up to 3-4 days and reheat evenly in a microwave or skillet. While the sauce may seem plentiful, noodles absorb much of it, ensuring a moist texture. The dish can also be frozen but best enjoyed fresh.
Ingredients
- 12 ounce asian noodles such as udon, soba, rice noodles
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil toasted
- ¾ pound chicken breast boneless, skinless, cut into small thin strips
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger minced, fresh
- 1 medium red bell pepper cut in slices
Sauce
- ½ cup soy sauce low sodium
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons gochujang (hot pepper paste)
- ½ cup peanut butter smooth
- ¼-½ cup water
Toppings
- basil fresh
- lime cut in wedges
Instructions
- Cook Noodles - Cook noodles according to package instructions.
- Make Peanut Sauce - In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, gochujang, rice vinegar, honey, soy sauce and the water; set aside.
- Cook Chicken - Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet or wok then the add chicken to it - cook until no longer pink. Next, add garlic and ginger and sauté with the chicken for 30 seconds until aromatic. Add the red pepper sauté for another minute.
- Toss Together - Add noodles and peanut sauce to the wok, remove from heat, and toss well to make sure all the noodles are coated.
- Garnish and Serve - Garnish with basil and serve with lime wedges and crushed peanuts if desired.
Notes
- Slicing chicken into thin strips helps it cook quickly and absorb more flavor from the sauce.
- Using fresh garlic and ginger significantly improves the sauce's flavor complexity.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days; reheat gently to avoid drying out.
- The dish can be frozen, though quality is best when served fresh.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 701 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 701kcal | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 76g | 25% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 2336mg | 97% |
| Potassium | 689mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 973IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 41mg | 46% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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