Description
This Stir-Fried Thai Chicken with Noodles and Peanut Sauce is full of veggies, noodles, and delicious sauce. It’s sure to be a family favorite.
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Ingredients
For the peanut sauce:
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
For the chicken and noodles:
- 12 ounces rice noodles, or whole wheat spaghetti
- 1 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 (10-ounce) package thinly shredded coleslaw mix (or 2 cups shredded cabbage)
- 4 carrots, cut into 1-inch matchsticks
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 scallions, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
- 2 Tablespoons chopped peanuts, for garnish
Instructions
To make the peanut sauce:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, lemon juice, vinegar, honey, sesame oil, garlic powder, ginger and red pepper flakes (if using) until blended. Set aside.
To make the chicken and noodles:
- For the Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the noodles and cook according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
- While the noodles cook, in a large skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil.
- Add the chicken and sauté for 7 to 8 minutes until fully cooked (internal temperature of at least 165°F).
- Stir in the coleslaw mix, carrots, bell pepper, and scallions. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Stir in the cooked noodles and peanut sauce and toss until evenly coated. Cook for 1 to 2 more minutes until heated through. Serve garnished with cilantro and peanuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6th of recipe
- Calories: 409
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 763 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 61 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 22 mg
Keywords: Stir-Fried Thai Chicken with Noodles and Peanut Sauce