Description
Peanut Noodles with Chicken is a quick and satisfying dish that perfectly balances creamy peanut sauce, tender chicken, and chewy rice noodles. With a hint of garlic and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes, this meal is not just delicious; it’s also versatile and easy to prepare, making it ideal for busy weeknights or special gatherings. Serve it warm and watch as everyone comes back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 8 oz rice noodles
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by gathering them in one place.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken seasoned with salt and pepper. Cook for 6-8 minutes until golden brown.
- In a bowl, combine peanut butter, soy sauce, minced garlic, lime juice, and red pepper flakes. Gradually add warm water to reach desired consistency.
- Boil rice noodles according to package instructions until al dente; drain well.
- Toss the cooked noodles into the skillet with the chicken, pour the peanut sauce over them, and mix until evenly coated.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 615
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg