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Spicy Peanut Noodles
These Spicy Peanut Noodles are extremely simple to make! A fusion of flavors in a dish that can be prepared in under 20 minutes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 701 kcal
Course:
Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 12 ounce asian noodles such as udon, soba, rice noodles
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- ¾ pound chicken breast boneless, skinless, cut into small thin strips
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
- 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
- fresh basil
- limes 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.
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Notes
- Slice Chicken Thinly: Ensure your chicken breast is sliced into thin, even strips. This not only helps it cook evenly and quickly but also ensures every bite is infused with the sauce's flavor.
- Fresh Ingredients for the Sauce: Use fresh garlic and ginger for the sauce. Fresh ingredients make a significant difference in flavor compared to their dried or powdered counterparts.
- Note: there will be lots of sauce in this dish, but the noodles will absorb most of the sauce.
- Store leftover peanut noodles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. To reheat, just pop it in the microwave or back in a skillet/wok until heated through.
- If you want to keep this dish longer, you can freeze it in an airtight container - just keep in mind it may lose its quality and is best served fresh.
Nutrition Information
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
(20%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
973IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
41mg
(46%)
Calcium
30mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 701
% 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.