Description
Peanut Noodles with Chicken offer a delightful fusion of creamy, nutty sauce and tender chicken, creating a comforting dish that’s perfect for any occasion. This recipe is not just quick and easy to prepare; it’s also a crowd-pleaser that brings friends and family together around the dinner table. With vibrant flavors and textures, these noodles are sure to become a favorite in your household!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1/2 cup creamy natural peanut butter
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- Juice of 1 lime
- 8 oz rice noodles
- 2 green onions, chopped
- assorted vegetables (bell peppers, carrots, snow peas)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in soy sauce and minced garlic for at least 15 minutes. Cook rice noodles according to package instructions; drain and rinse.
- Sauté marinated chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown (5-7 minutes per side).
- In a bowl, whisk peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), grated ginger, lime juice, and remaining soy sauce until smooth.
- Slice cooked chicken; combine with noodles and peanut sauce in the skillet. Toss until evenly coated.
- If using vegetables, add them to the skillet and heat for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 73g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg