Spicy Peanut Noodles
These Spicy Peanut Noodles are extremely simple to make! A fusion of flavors in a dish that can be prepared in under 20 minutes.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: spicy peanut noodles
Servings: 4
Calories: 701kcal
- 12 ounce asian noodles such as udon, soba, rice noodles
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- ¾ pound chicken breast boneless, skinless, cut into small thin strips
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
- 1 medium red bell pepper cut in slices
Toppings
- fresh basil
- limes cut in wedges
Cook Noodles - Cook noodles according to package instructions.
Make Peanut Sauce - In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, gochujang, rice vinegar, honey, soy sauce and the water; set aside.
Cook Chicken - Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet or wok then the add chicken to it - cook until no longer pink. Next, add garlic and ginger and sauté with the chicken for 30 seconds until aromatic. Add the red pepper sauté for another minute.
Toss Together - Add noodles and peanut sauce to the wok, remove from heat, and toss well to make sure all the noodles are coated.
Garnish and Serve - Garnish with basil and serve with lime wedges and crushed peanuts if desired.
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Slice Chicken Thinly: Ensure your chicken breast is sliced into thin, even strips. This not only helps it cook evenly and quickly but also ensures every bite is infused with the sauce's flavor.
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Fresh Ingredients for the Sauce: Use fresh garlic and ginger for the sauce. Fresh ingredients make a significant difference in flavor compared to their dried or powdered counterparts.
- Note: there will be lots of sauce in this dish, but the noodles will absorb most of the sauce.
- Store leftover peanut noodles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. To reheat, just pop it in the microwave or back in a skillet/wok until heated through.
- If you want to keep this dish longer, you can freeze it in an airtight container - just keep in mind it may lose its quality and is best served fresh.
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 701kcal | Carbohydrates: 76g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 2336mg | Potassium: 689mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 973IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg