Description
This Peanut Chilli Noodles with Chicken recipe is a flavorful and vibrant stir-fry dish combining tender chicken, crunchy vegetables, and a creamy, spicy peanut sauce. Easy to prepare and perfect for a quick weeknight meal, it offers a balanced mix of protein, carbs, and healthy fats with an Asian-inspired twist.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Noodles
- 2 chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil, divided
- 125g / 4 oz medium egg noodles (chow mein noodles)
Vegetables
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated
- 4 cloves garlic, grated or crushed
- 1/4 head cabbage, sliced thinly (1.5 cups)
- 1 large carrot, julienned
- 3 green onions, cut into 2 inch pieces
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Peanut Sauce
- 2 tbsp smooth peanut butter, heaped
- 3 tbsp hot water
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp dried chilli flakes
Instructions
- Cook Noodles: Cook the noodles according to package instructions until tender. Drain and rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process and set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: Mix together the peanut butter, hot water, sesame oil, dark soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and dried chilli flakes in a bowl until smooth. Set aside for later use.
- Cook Chicken: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the bite-sized chicken pieces with salt and cook while stirring frequently until fully cooked through and lightly browned. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside on a plate.
- Stir Fry Vegetables: Add the remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil to the wok. Stir-fry the grated ginger and minced garlic for a few seconds until fragrant. Add the julienned carrots and sliced cabbage. Continue stir-frying over high heat for about 5 minutes until the vegetables soften slightly but retain some firmness and achieve light browning.
- Combine Ingredients: Return the cooked chicken to the wok along with the drained noodles and green onions. Pour the prepared peanut sauce evenly over all the ingredients. Toss and mix thoroughly to combine everything well and heat through.
- Serve: Transfer to serving plates, sprinkle sesame seeds and additional sliced green onions on top. Serve immediately with Chinese chilli oil on the side for extra heat if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add extra dried chilli flakes or serve with chilli oil.
- Use any seasonal vegetables you prefer in place of cabbage and carrots, such as bell peppers or snap peas.
- Adjust the amount of peanut butter to your liking for a creamier or thicker sauce consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: peanut noodles, chicken stir fry, Asian noodle recipe, chow mein, quick dinner, spicy peanut sauce
