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Thai Peanut Noodles

These Thai Peanut Noodles are big on flavor, full of goodness, and can be served warm, cold, or at room temperature.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 528 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: Asian-American Fusion

Ingredients

For the Noodles:
  • 16 oz dry spaghetti noodles
  • 2 TB Asian toasted sesame oil see notes
  • 1 large red bell pepper seeded, halved, and thinly sliced
  • 1 large cucumber peeled, seeded, and sliced into thin strips 2 inches long
  • 1 cup green onions chopped
  • 2 cups rotisserie chicken shredded
For the Peanut Sauce:
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • ½ cup hot water
  • 2 TB Asian rice vinegar
  • 3 TB Regular soy sauce
  • 2 TB pure honey
  • 2 TB lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 TB fresh ginger grated
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic minced
  • 1 TB Asian toasted sesame oil
  • salted peanuts (optional garnish), chopped, or toasted sesame seeds, chopped cilantro, Sriracha chili sauce

Instructions

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  1. Cook: In a large heavy pot, cook noodles in well-salted boiling water, according to package instructions. Rinse with cold water thoroughly. Drain well. Transfer to a large bowl and sprinkle with 2 TB Asian sesame oil. Toss well and set aside.
  2. Sauce: While pasta is cooking, prepare peanut sauce: Combine all sauce ingredients and whisk together in a bowl until fully incorporated. Set aside Note: sauce can be made in advance.
  3. Toss: Toss sauce with cooled noodles until well coated. Add bell pepper, cucumber, green onions, and shredded chicken, tossing to combine well. Can be covered and chilled or kept at room temp until ready to serve. Garnish as desired when ready to serve.

Notes

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  • You can also use linguine noodles. For the perfect noodle texture, cook the spaghetti or linguini noodles until they are just al dente. 
  • Asian sesame oil is very different from American sesame oil. You'll the dark, highly aromatic Asian sesame oil at most major grocery stores' ethnic aisles. 
  • Rinsing the cooked noodles with cold water not only stops the cooking process but also removes excess starch, which helps to prevent the noodles from sticking together.
  • Don't skip the step of sprinkling the cooked and rinsed noodles with Asian toasted sesame oil. This keeps noodles from sticking. 
  • Feel free to customize your Thai Peanut Noodles by adding or omitting vegetables. You can also omit the chicken for a meatless version.
  • Prepare the fresh vegetables and shred the rotisserie chicken in advance to save time. They can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days before using it.
  • Making the peanut sauce in advance is a great time-saving tip. Feel free to make extra sauce if you want to serve more on the side. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 528kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 72.4g (24%) Protein 18.3g (37%) Fat 19.2g (30%) Saturated Fat 3.4g (17%) Cholesterol 5mg (2%) Sodium 469.2mg (20%) Fiber 4.5g (18%) Sugar 12.4g (25%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 528

% Daily Value*

Calories 528kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 72.4g 24%
Protein 18.3g 37%
Fat 19.2g 30%
Saturated Fat 3.4g 17%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 469.2mg 20%
Fiber 4.5g 18%
Sugar 12.4g 25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.