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Spicy Thai Peanut Noodles with Chicken

A comforting and vibrant dish of silky rice noodles tossed in a rich peanut butter sauce with tender chicken.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Thai
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Noodles and Chicken
  • 8 oz rice noodles Cook according to package instructions.
  • 1 lb chicken breast, sliced Tender and cooked through.
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil For sautéing the chicken.
Peanut Sauce
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter Use natural peanut butter for best results.
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp lime juice Freshly squeezed for better flavor.
  • 1 tbsp sriracha sauce Adjust to taste for spice level.
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
Garnish
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions For garnish.
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro For garnish.
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the sesame oil over medium heat and add the sliced chicken. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and fully cooked.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, sriracha, and minced garlic until smooth.
Cooking
  1. Once the chicken is cooked, add the drained noodles to the skillet. Pour the peanut sauce over everything and toss gently until all noodles are coated.
  2. Season with salt and pepper to taste and garnish with chopped green onions and cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8g

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat in a skillet with a splash of water or broth.

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