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Peanut Chicken Noodles Recipe

Peanut Chicken Noodles Recipe

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This Peanut Chicken Noodles recipe is a flavorful and satisfying dish with tender chicken, crunchy vegetables, and a creamy peanut sauce served over rice noodles. It’s easy to make and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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Rice Noodles:

  • 8 oz rice noodles

Chicken:

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast (thinly sliced)

Vegetables:

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 3 green onions (sliced)

Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/4 cup water

Garnish:

  • Chopped peanuts and fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Cook the rice noodles: According to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Cook the chicken: In a skillet, cook the sliced chicken until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside.
  3. Cook the vegetables: In the same skillet, cook the bell pepper and carrots until slightly softened.
  4. Prepare the sauce: Whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, and water until smooth.
  5. Combine everything: Add noodles, chicken, and sauce to the skillet with vegetables. Toss until coated and heated through.
  6. Serve: Top with chopped peanuts and cilantro.

Notes

  • For extra heat, add more red pepper flakes or sriracha.
  • Substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option.

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