Description
Quick and flavorful Peanut Chicken Noodles featuring tender chicken, perfectly cooked noodles, and a creamy homemade peanut sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, this one-pan dish balances savory, sweet, and spicy notes for a satisfying and family-friendly meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Protein
- Chicken breast or thighs, boneless and skinless (about 1 lb / 450g)
Noodles
- Rice noodles or egg noodles (8 oz / 225g)
Peanut Sauce
- Creamy natural peanut butter (1/3 cup / 80g)
- Soy sauce (3 tbsp)
- Fresh garlic, minced (2 cloves)
- Fresh ginger, minced (1 tbsp)
- Honey or maple syrup (2 tbsp)
- Fresh lime juice (1 tbsp)
- Water (2-4 tbsp to thin sauce)
Cooking Oils
- Vegetable oil or sesame oil (2 tbsp)
Garnishes
- Scallions, thinly sliced (2-3 stalks)
- Crushed roasted peanuts (1/4 cup)
- Chili flakes or sriracha (optional, to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the noodles: Cook your choice of rice or egg noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Rinse under cold water to stop cooking and set aside.
- Cook the chicken: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken pieces, seasoning lightly with salt and pepper. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Make the peanut sauce: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add minced garlic and ginger. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, a splash of water to thin, and fresh lime juice. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Combine everything: Add cooked noodles and chicken back into the skillet with the peanut sauce. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly. Heat through for 2-3 minutes so the flavors meld together perfectly.
- Garnish and serve: Finish by topping with sliced scallions, crushed peanuts, and a sprinkle of chili flakes or sriracha if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic and ginger for the best flavor.
- Don’t overcook noodles to prevent sogginess.
- Add water or broth gradually to achieve perfect sauce consistency.
- Lightly toast peanuts to enhance crunch and flavor before garnishing.
- Adjust salt, sweetness, and acidity at the end to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg