Description
Peanut Noodles with Chicken is a delightful dish that brings vibrant flavors to your table. Tender chicken and colorful vegetables are enveloped in a creamy peanut sauce, all served over perfectly cooked rice noodles. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and will impress your guests at any gathering. Get ready for a taste adventure that combines comfort and excitement in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb), diced
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 8 oz rice noodles
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/4 cup cilantro (optional), chopped
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the diced chicken until golden brown and cooked through (5–7 minutes).
- While the chicken cooks, boil the rice noodles according to package instructions until tender but al dente (4–6 minutes).
- In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, and minced garlic until smooth.
- During the last minute of cooking the noodles, add sliced bell peppers and carrots. Drain everything together.
- Combine the drained noodles and vegetables with the chicken in the skillet and pour in the peanut sauce. Toss until evenly coated over low heat.
- Add cilantro if using before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg