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Spicy Peanut Chicken Noodles Recipe

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A flavorful and spicy peanut chicken noodle dish featuring ground chicken cooked in a rich, tangy sauce made with peanut butter, chili paste, and fresh ginger. Served over rice noodles and garnished with cilantro and crunchy peanuts, this meal offers a perfect balance of heat, sweetness, and umami in just 40 minutes.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Chicken and Sauce

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 4 tablespoons chili paste (sambal oelek)
  • 4 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 1/2 cups water

Noodles and Garnish

  • 12 ounces rice noodles
  • Cilantro (for garnish)
  • Chopped peanuts (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Cook noodles: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the rice noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside as they will continue to cook in the sauce.
  2. Heat oil and brown chicken: In a large pot, heat the toasted sesame oil over medium heat. Add the ground chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until it is browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
  3. Add ginger and garlic: Stir in the grated fresh ginger and minced garlic, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant to build the base of the sauce.
  4. Add sauce ingredients: Mix in honey, peanut butter, tomato paste, chili paste (sambal oelek), low sodium soy sauce or tamari, and rice vinegar. Cook for 1-2 minutes to meld the flavors together.
  5. Simmer the sauce: Pour in 1 1/2 cups of water and bring to a low boil. Reduce heat and simmer gently for about 10 minutes to thicken the sauce slightly.
  6. Add cooked noodles and finish: Add the cooked rice noodles to the pot with the sauce. Simmer for a few more minutes so the noodles absorb the flavors and the sauce thickens further.
  7. Serve: Ladle the spicy peanut chicken noodles into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro, chopped peanuts, and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for extra heat. Enjoy warm.

Notes

  • Cook noodles al dente as they will continue to cook in the sauce for perfect texture.
  • Adjust chili paste quantity to control the level of spiciness.
  • Use low sodium soy sauce or tamari to keep the sodium content moderate.
  • If peanut allergies are a concern, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.
  • Fresh cilantro and chopped peanuts add textural contrast and brightness to the dish.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian

Find it online: https://iamstarved.com/spicy-peanut-chicken-noodles-recipe/