Thai Peanut Chicken Noodle Bowls (Printable Version)
Tender chicken and vibrant rice noodles in a creamy, spicy-sweet peanut sauce inspired by Thai flavors.
# What You'll Need:
→ Protein & Noodles
01 - 14 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
02 - 9 oz dried rice noodles, medium width
→ Vegetables
03 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
04 - 1 carrot, julienned or shredded
05 - 1 cup snap peas, trimmed and halved
06 - 3 spring onions, sliced
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped plus extra for garnish
→ Peanut Sauce
09 - 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
10 - 3 tbsp soy sauce
11 - 2 tbsp lime juice, approximately 1 lime
12 - 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
13 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
14 - 1 tbsp sriracha or chili garlic sauce
15 - 2 tsp grated fresh ginger
16 - 1/4 cup warm water
→ Garnish
17 - 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
18 - Lime wedges
# Method:
01 - Cook rice noodles according to package directions. Drain thoroughly, rinse under cold water to stop cooking, and set aside.
02 - Whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey or maple syrup, sesame oil, sriracha, ginger, and warm water in a small bowl until completely smooth. Add additional water if a thinner consistency is desired.
03 - Heat 1 tbsp neutral oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add sliced chicken in a single layer and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer chicken to a plate and reserve.
04 - In the same pan, add garlic, bell pepper, carrot, and snap peas. Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until vegetables are just tender-crisp.
05 - Return cooked chicken to the pan. Add prepared noodles and pour peanut sauce over everything. Toss together over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes until fully heated through and evenly coated.
06 - Remove from heat immediately. Stir in spring onions and chopped cilantro until distributed.
07 - Divide among serving bowls. Top with chopped roasted peanuts and additional cilantro. Accompany with lime wedges for squeezing.
# Chef's Tips:
01 -
- The peanut sauce comes together in minutes but tastes like it simmered for hours
- Everything cooks in one pan, meaning less cleanup and more time eating
02 -
- Dont overcook the rice noodles or theyll turn to mush when you toss them with sauce
- The peanut sauce thickens as it sits, so add that warm water slowly
03 -
- Prep all your ingredients before you start cooking, once you hit the stove everything moves fast
- Warm your serving bowls so the noodles stay hot longer