Description
A delicious and easy-to-make Asian-inspired dish featuring tender chicken breast pieces and crunchy vegetables tossed in a creamy, spicy peanut sauce served over egg noodles. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner with bold flavors of ginger, garlic, and chili.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Noodles and Vegetables
- 125g / 4 oz medium egg noodles (chow mein noodles)
- 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 egg noodles according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain them and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process and prevent sticking.
- Prepare Sauce: In a bowl, mix together the smooth peanut butter, hot water, sesame oil, dark soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and dried chilli flakes until smooth. Set aside until needed.
- Cook Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces seasoned with salt and stir-fry until fully cooked through. Remove the chicken from the wok and set aside on a separate plate.
- Stir-Fry Vegetables: Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of 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, and continue to stir-fry over high heat for about 5 minutes, until vegetables are slightly browned but still retain their firmness.
- Combine and Serve: Return the cooked chicken to the wok, add the cooked noodles and green onions. Pour the prepared peanut sauce over all the ingredients and toss thoroughly to combine everything evenly. Sprinkle the dish with sesame seeds and additional sliced green onions on top. Serve immediately with Chinese chilli oil on the side for extra heat if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian version.
- Adjust chilli flakes quantity according to your heat preference.
- Use fresh ingredients for best flavor, especially ginger and garlic.
- Peanut butter smoothness ensures the sauce blends well; avoid chunky peanut butter.
- Serve immediately to retain the crispness of the vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: peanut chilli noodles, chicken noodles, stir-fry chicken, Asian peanut sauce, quick chicken dinner, chow mein noodles, spicy peanut noodles
